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 alternatives include Farrow & Ball Pelt (ΔE 2.7) and Farrow & Ball Brinjal (ΔE 2.9).
Deep plum (No.02 C 40) by BS 4800
- Hex
#57434B- RGB
- 87, 67, 75
- Colour system
- BS 4800
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Nearest paint matches & alternatives
| 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 | £26.40 | £4.06 |
| Brinjal | Farrow & Ball | 2.9 | Near-identical | £22.00 | £3.38 |
| Acai Berry | Johnstone's | 3.4 | Very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Plum Orchard | Johnstone's | 3.7 | Very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Maraschino Mocha 2 | Dulux | 3.9 | Very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Black Lily | Johnstone's | 4.0 | Very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Damson | Craig & Rose | 4.0 | Very close | £18.00 | £2.57 |
| Shaker Red (No.ZOP1125) | Zoffany | 4.0 | Very close | £23.20 | — |
Plum Tree
Mylands
Near-identical
ΔE 2.6
£27.20/L
£3.63/m2
Pelt
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 2.7
£26.40/L
£4.06/m2
Brinjal
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 2.9
£22.00/L
£3.38/m2
Acai Berry
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.4
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Plum Orchard
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.7
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Maraschino Mocha 2
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.9
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Black Lily
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.0
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Damson
Craig & Rose
Very close
ΔE 4.0
£18.00/L
£2.57/m2
Shaker Red
Zoffany
Very close
ΔE 4.0
£23.20/L
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