Benjamin Moore Heather Plum 1396

Official page:Heather Plum 1396
Code:1396
Name:Heather Plum
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Heather Plum?

Embrace sophistication and warmth with Benjamin Moore 1396 Heather Plum. This rich and inviting hue adds a touch of luxury to any space, making it perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, or home offices. Pair Heather Plum with soft neutrals like Benjamin Moore 1187 Stem Green or Benjamin Moore 1476 Shoreline for a harmonious and balanced look. For a more dramatic contrast, consider combining it with Benjamin Moore 2111-30 Shadow Gray or Benjamin Moore 1471 Slate Teal to create a bold and modern aesthetic. Elevate your interior design with the timeless elegance of Heather Plum from Benjamin Moore.

Heather Plum for bedroom

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing purple shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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Heather Plum for living room (7 photos)

Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this purple shade can create a unique space

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Benjamin Moore Heather Plum living room
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Benjamin Moore 1396 for bathroom (2 photos)

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Mid-tone purple real bathrooms.

Benjamin Moore Heather Plum bathroom
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Benjamin Moore 1396 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool purple hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Benjamin Moore Heather Plum kitchen cabinets
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Benjamin Moore Heather Plum reviews (9 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this purple that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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What are Benjamin Moore Heather Plum undertones?

Heather Plum has a clear purple undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#BDADD5

RGB code:

189, 173, 213

Is Benjamin Moore Heather Plum 1396 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 264°, this Purple leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

1396 Heather Plum HSL code: 264, 32%, 76%

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

How light temperature affects Heather Plum

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Purple shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Heather Plum:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Heather Plum with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 84, such as Benjamin Moore Night Mist and White Violet.

LRV of Heather Plum

Heather Plum has an LRV of 46.62% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 46.62%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#BDADD5Copy color code
RGB Decimal189, 173, 213Copy color code
RGB Percent74.12%, 67.84%, 83.53%Copy color code
HSVHue: 264° Saturation: 18.78% Value: 83.53%Copy color code
HSLhsl(264, 32, 76)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 11.27 Magenta: 18.78 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 16.47Copy color code
YIQY: 182.344 I: -3.319 Q: 15.833Copy color code
XYZX: 47.937 Y: 45.51 Z: 69.192Copy color code
CIE LabL:73.226 a:13.401 b:-18.108Copy color code
CIE LuvL:73.226 u:6.232 v:-30.223Copy color code
Decimal12430805Copy color code
Hunter Lab67.461, 8.783, -13.588Copy color code
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