Deep plum (No.02 C 40) by BS 4800 is a deep grey with a subtle magenta undertone. Hex: #57434B. RGB: 87, 67, 75. The nearest paint match is Mylands Plum Tree (ΔE 2.6, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £27.20 per litre. Other close matches include Farrow & Ball Pelt (ΔE 2.7) and Farrow & Ball Brinjal (ΔE 2.9).
Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Tree (No.No.283) | Mylands | 2.6 | Near-identical | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Pelt | Farrow & Ball | 2.7 | Near-identical | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| Brinjal | Farrow & Ball | 2.9 | Near-identical | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| Acai Berry | Johnstone's | 3.4 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Plum Orchard | Johnstone's | 3.7 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Black Lily | Johnstone's | 4.0 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Damson | Craig & Rose | 4.0 | Very close | £18.00 | £2.57 |
| Shaker Red (No.ZOP0125) | Zoffany | 4.0 | Very close | £22.00 | — |
| Brasserie Brown | Coat | 4.8 | Very close | £22.40 | £4.48 |
Plum Tree
Mylands
Near-identical
ΔE 2.6
£27.20/L
£3.63/m2
Pelt
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 2.7
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
Brinjal
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 2.9
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
Acai Berry
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.4
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Plum Orchard
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Black Lily
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.0
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Damson
Craig & Rose
Very close
ΔE 4.0
£18.00/L
£2.57/m2
Shaker Red
Zoffany
Very close
ΔE 4.0
£22.00/L
Brasserie Brown
Coat
Very close
ΔE 4.8
£22.40/L
£4.48/m2
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