Behr Plum Rich MQ5-35

Let’s dive into a full Plum Rich paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful MQ5-35. Find out if this gorgeous warm purple paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Color code:MQ5-35
Color name:Plum Rich
Brand:Behr

What are Behr Plum Rich undertones?

Red is Behr Plum Rich undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#64475E

RGB code:

100, 71, 94

Is Behr Plum Rich MQ5-35 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 312° this Purple refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ5-35 Plum Rich HSL code: 312, 17%, 34%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Purple will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Purple undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Plum Rich:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Behr MQ5-35 Plum Rich

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Plum Rich MQ5-35 vs Medieval Wine S100-7

Behr Plum Rich MQ5-35 vs Behr Medieval Wine S100-7Open Plum Rich MQ5-35
LRV: 8.76%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 9.8%
Dark color
Temperature: warm

Plum Rich MQ5-35 vs Deep Merlot M100-7

Behr Plum Rich MQ5-35 vs Behr Deep Merlot M100-7Open Plum Rich MQ5-35
LRV: 8.76%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 8.1%
Dark color
Temperature: warm