# Dulux Black Plum

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/black-plum](https://plan-home.com/color/black-plum)

Dulux Black Plum is a deep, muted charcoal-purple with a low-saturation, softly smoky appearance. Its #3E3844 value reads predominantly dark grey, while the subtle violet cast keeps it from feeling flat or purely black. In bright natural light, the purple undertone may be more noticeable; in lower light, it settles into an almost blackened charcoal. Use it on a feature wall, built-in cabinetry, or a dining room ceiling where its depth can add definition without a hard black contrast. Pair Black Plum with warm off-whites, pale greyed lilacs, natural oak, brushed brass, or matte black details.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Black Plum
- **HEX:** #3E3844
- **RGB:** 62, 56, 68
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** purple

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 270° Saturation: 17.65% Value: 26.67%
- **HSL:** hsl(270, 10, 24)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 8.82 Magenta: 17.65 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 73.33
- **YIQ:** Y: 59.162 I: -0.281 Q: 5.004
- **XYZ:** X: 4.444 Y: 4.27 Z: 6.057
- **CIE Lab:** L:24.544 a:5.368 b:-6.445
- **CIE Luv:** L:24.544 u:2.32 v:-7.949
- **Decimal:** 4077636
- **Hunter Lab:** 20.664, 2.227, -2.916

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Galactic Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/galactic-sky)
- [Dulux Plum Compote](https://plan-home.com/color/plum-compote)
- [Dulux Decadent Damson](https://plan-home.com/color/decadent-damson)
- [Farrow and Ball Pelt](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-pelt-254)
- [Dulux Amethyst Falls 1](https://plan-home.com/color/amethyst-falls-1)
- [Dulux Maraschino Mocha 1](https://plan-home.com/color/maraschino-mocha-1)
- [Farrow and Ball Paean Black](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-paean-black)
- [Dulux Deepest Burgundy](https://plan-home.com/color/deepest-burgundy)
- [Dulux Black Opal](https://plan-home.com/color/black-opal)
- [Little Greene Córdoba](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-cordoba-277)
- [Dulux Twilight Cinders 1](https://plan-home.com/color/twilight-cinders-1)
- [Tikkurila Lair](https://plan-home.com/color/lair-x502)
- [RAL Classic Grey brown](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-brown-ral-8019)
- [Dulux Cobalt Night](https://plan-home.com/color/cobalt-night)
- [Dulux Baked Aubergine](https://plan-home.com/color/baked-aubergine)
- [Dulux Rich Juniper](https://plan-home.com/color/rich-juniper)
- [Dulux Oxford Blue (Heritage)](https://plan-home.com/color/oxford-blue-uk)
- [Dulux Sapphire Splendor](https://plan-home.com/color/sapphire-splendor)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Violet Surprise 1](https://plan-home.com/color/violet-surprise-1)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Forest Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/forest-shade)
- [Dulux Woodland Pearl 3](https://plan-home.com/color/woodland-pearl-3)
- [Dulux Woodland Pearl 1](https://plan-home.com/color/woodland-pearl-1)
- [Dulux Chiffon White 4](https://plan-home.com/color/chiffon-white-4-30gy-88014)
- [Dulux Common Land](https://plan-home.com/color/common-land)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.