Benjamin Moore Passion Plum 2073-30

What are Benjamin Moore Passion Plum undertones?

The undertone of Passion Plum can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Passion Plum 2073-30 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 311° thisdark purplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2073-30 Passion Plum HSL code: 311, 22%, 38%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Passion 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:

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

4000K

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

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

2073-30
Passion Plum

• 1372
  Ultra Violet

  

• 1371
  Plum Perfect

  

Darker shades

2073-30
Passion Plum

• 2073-20
  Autumn Purple

  

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 Passion Plum with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 131, such as Benjamin Moore Silver Crest and Woodland Green.

2073-30
Passion Plum

• 1583
  Silver Crest

  

• 459
  Woodland Green

  

• 696
  Pleasant Valley

  

• AF-485
  Crystalline

  

• OC-67
  Ice Mist

  

• 458
  Sage Tint

  

• HC-130
  Webster Green

  

LRV of Passion Plum

Passion Plum has an LRV of 11.83% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#764B6E
RGB Decimal	118, 75, 110
RGB Percent	46.27%, 29.41%, 43.14%
HSV	Hue: 311° Saturation: 36.44% Value: 46.27%
HSL	hsl(311, 22, 38)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 36.44 Yellow: 6.78 Key: 53.73
YIQ	Y: 91.847 I: 14.377 Q: 19.988
XYZ	X: 12.801 Y: 10.01 Z: 16.005
CIE Lab	L:37.86 a:24.14 b:-12.689
CIE Luv	L:37.86 u:22.088 v:-20.329
Decimal	7752558
Hunter Lab	31.639, 16.856, -7.847