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Plum
When describing a plum color scheme , all kinds of associations come to mind — from early spring blossoms to distant pink lakes. This rarely occurring color in nature has a mysterious haze, and it charms with its aesthetic . The hex code for plum is #DDA0DD.
Plum is a combination of red, green, and blue. It’s similar to mauve, first synthesized in 1856 by the British chemist William Henry Perkin . But the tint was created by mistake, as most game changing inventions. Initially, Perking was working on malaria treatment.
The color name refers to a well-known and widely-grown fruit. Though plums come in various shapes and shades , it’s challenging to associate them with only one color.
Plum can represent rebellious youth, spring breeziness, or peaceful tranquility — depending on how you use it in graphic design materials. So, go ahead and experiment with one of the most mysterious colors in the palette.
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #dda0dd |
| RGB | 221, 160, 221 |
| CMYK | 0, 0.28, 0, 0.13 |
Application in design
Plum can be used as a background color, or as a trendy supplement in your designs. Combine it with vivid splashes of lime or blue to stand out — mainly if you aim to appeal to a young audience.
But if you seek something more sophisticated, use plum with grey, olive green, white, or its complementary color — Granny Smith Apple. This will work perfectly to create design materials for wellness or beauty brands, for instance.
Plum, as well as purple, is rarely used in logos. So why not take a risk to make your brand notable.
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How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Valspar 1003-5B Plum Shade?
All paint is custom-made to order. While most orders ship within 48 hours, the lead-time for paint made to match Valspar 1003-5B Plum Shade depends on the type of paint needed. Interior and exterior house paints usually ship within 1 to 3 days, while custom spray paint typically takes 3-5 days to ship. The transit time depends on your location and the shipping method you choose. If your need is immediate, select Expedited Production during checkout. Most expedited production orders ship within 24 hours on business days. Please contact MyPerfectColor if you are concerned about a specific deadline. We do our best to make sure you get your paint on time. Learn more about paint lead times at MyPerfectColor.
What are the LRV, HEX, and RGB values for the Valspar 1003-5B Plum Shade?
The RGB values for Valspar 1003-5B Plum Shade are 152, 121, 159 and the HEX code is #98799F. The LRV for Valspar 1003-5B Plum Shade is 22.74. The LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value and measures the percentage of light that a color reflects. Learn more about using RGB and Hex codes for matching colors and Light Reflectance Values.
What paint type is used to make spray paint matched to Valspar 1003-5B Plum Shade? And how many spray cans do I need?
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Valspar 1003-5B Plum Shade enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.
What is the Hue Angle and Chroma for Valspar 1003-5B Plum Shade?
The Hue Angle for Valspar 1003-5B Plum Shade is 320.32 and the chroma is 24.7. The Hue Angle represents the position of a color’s hue around a color wheel. The Chromacity represents the intensity of a hue. Learn more about browsing colors by hue.
Does Valspar paint color Valspar 1003-5B Plum Shade need primer?
MyPerfectColor doesn’t sell Valspar paint, but it does match the Valspar 1003-5B Plum Shade and all the other Valspar colors in a wide variety of paint types. The need for primer depends on the specific paint and the substrate being painted. The top quality paints these days tend to be self-priming over most surfaces, while paint at the mid to lower grade quality levels will need a separate primer. Most special situations such as bleeding type woods or difficult to adhere surfaces like plastic will often need a specialty primer. Contact MyPerfectColor support if you have specific questions about the best paint to use for your project and whether you need a primer.
How can MyPerfectColor color match the Valspar 1003-5B Plum Shade in paint?
MyPerfectColor has hundreds of color books in its archive, including the original Valspar paint color books. The color Valspar 1003-5B Plum Shade you are looking for is in our library. We are able to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if you are trying to touch up, the paint on your wall now is likely different than it was when first painted. MyPerfectColor will be sending the original color which may no longer match your walls. Learn more about color matching accuracy and our color matching service.
How do I convert Valspar 1003-5B Plum Shade to a different color from another paint company?
While we can provide Valspar 1003-5B Plum Shade in paint, we don’t provide any crossover information. We’ve found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says “Explore Colors”. Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn’t mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.
About Valspar Paint
The Valspar Corporation is a manufacturer of paint and coatings based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Valspar was founded in 1806 as a paint dealership in Boston, Massachusetts. The Valspar name emerged in 1903 as the name of a clear varnish and became the company name in 1932. Sherwin-Williams acquired Valspar in June 2017.
MyPerfectColor is able to match all of the Valspar paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Valspar 1003-5B Plum Shade by matching the original Valspar color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor does not use Valspar paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Valspar 1003-5B Plum Shade and may not match Valspar Color standards. Refer to Valspar Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Valspar 1003-5B Plum Shade. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve the best results by re-coating the entire surface.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
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