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A match of Martha Stewart MSL184 Plum Pudding is a deep, muted plum with a mauve-berry cast and a slight cool lean. It reads as a subdued dark color rather than a bright purple, with low light reflectance and enough chroma to stay recognizably plum.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color can be used on vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, brackets, shelf supports, mailboxes, railings, shutters, hardware, and trim details where a dark plum finish is needed on a smaller part. It also works for frames, decorative accessories, baskets, and other sprayable pieces that need to coordinate with a known paint color without drawing extra attention.
Because this is a dark, muted color, surface preparation and finish choice will influence the final read. Smooth, glossy substrates can make it appear deeper and slightly cooler, while textured or porous surfaces may soften it and shift it a bit browner. On detailed parts, differences in sheen and film build are often more noticeable than the hue itself, and a uniform primer or sealer can help support even coverage.
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For many years, Martha Stewart provided paint and color collections through partnerships with paint manufacturers and sold them through various home centers. A few years ago, Martha Stewart decided to stop selling paint and as a result, Martha Stewart MSL184 Plum Pudding is no longer available anywhere.
MyPerfectColor is able to match all of the Martha Stewart paint colors including MSL184 Plum Pudding so you can still find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Martha Stewart MSL184 Plum Pudding by matching the original Martha Stewart color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Martha Stewart paint as this is no longer available.
MyPerfectColor matches Martha Stewart MSL184 Plum Pudding based on Martha Stewart color publications. The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Martha Stewart Color and may not match Martha Stewart Color standards. Refer to Martha Stewart Publications to obtain the accurate color.
Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Martha Stewart color. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve the best results by re-coating the entire surface.
MyPerfectColor does not offer matches of any Martha Stewart Specialty Finishes such as the faux or metallic finishes.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
Confirm the exact color reference, the MyPerfectColor product format you need, the sheen, and the quantity before you place the order. MyPerfectColor makes a custom-matched product to the MSL184 Plum Pudding color reference; it is not the original Martha Stewart paint.
Because custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, it is best to verify the item, surface, and finish before ordering.
It can work on many plastics, but plastic types vary and some need different prep or primer. Test MSL184 Plum Pudding spray paint on the actual plastic before coating the full part.
This is especially important on items like covers, vents, boxes, trim pieces, or fixtures. Using MyPerfectColor primer can improve adhesion on difficult plastic surfaces.
Apply MSL184 Plum Pudding in light, even coats instead of heavy passes. Keep the can moving, overlap each pass slightly, and hold a consistent distance from the surface.
Heavy coats can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy build on parts like PVC pipe, grilles, hardware, and removable fixtures. Let each coat flash or dry according to the product instructions before applying the next coat.
Choose the sheen based on how the part will be used and how much surface detail you want to show. Higher gloss finishes are usually easier to wipe and reflect more light, while flatter finishes hide surface texture better.
The same MSL184 Plum Pudding color can look different across sheen levels, so match the finish to the item as well as the color reference. If you are coating a part that will sit near other finished pieces, try to keep the sheen consistent with the surrounding surfaces.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not the MSL184 Plum Pudding color name by itself. Check the Safety Data Sheet for the exact MyPerfectColor format you are ordering, such as spray paint or another product type.
If you need the SDS, use MyPerfectColor's Safety Data Sheets page and verify it matches the specific product you plan to use.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Martha Stewart MSL184 Plum Pudding in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.
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While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Martha Stewart MSL184 Plum Pudding, we don't provide any crossover information because this is a subjective determination. Every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company's color collection, so determining which color is the best approximation is a judgement call.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Related Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the company you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.