Open any halloween board and you will find black and orange everywhere. Plum is the colour that quietly wins: darker and softer than orange, richer and less harsh than black.
These 22 plum halloween nails cover matte and glossy finishes, tiny gold moons, bats and webs, mauve ombres, and a final section of black and silver glitter for anyone who wants a sharper edge. Everything is shown on almond nails, so it works at a party and at your desk.
Plain Matte Plum, Nothing Else
Smooth matte plum almonds with nothing added: no art and no glitter, just a velvety dark berry colour against a chunky cream knit.
Matte finishes turn deep colours velvety, so the plum reads rich rather than heavy. It is the simplest way to wear halloween nails to work.
Matte Plum With Moon, Bat And Pumpkin
Matte plum almonds with sheer nude accents holding a crescent moon, a tiny bat and a smiling jack o lantern. A plum knit, pumpkins and candles surround the hand.
The black motifs are small enough to look delicate. It is playful without tipping into costume.
Matte Plum With Gold Details
Matte plum almonds with tiny gold details: a crescent moon, a spiderweb, a bat and a star, each on a different nail. A white background and a cream knit make the gold pop.
Gold on plum feels warm and a little regal. Using a different motif on each nail makes the hand look like a tiny story.
Plum, Bats And A Pale Moon
Matte plum nails with black bats flying across one nail and a pale crescent on another, set among plum pumpkins and a lit candle.
Black on plum is subtle, so the art shows up close and fades from a distance. It is a good choice if your workplace is on the conservative side.
Glossy Plum With Leaf Sprigs
Glossy plum almonds with two sheer nude nails carrying fine leaf sprigs and a tiny bat. Autumn leaves, a pumpkin and a lantern frame the shot.
The leaves keep it seasonal long after halloween passes. The gloss makes the plum look like red wine.
Window Light On Dark Plum
Dark plum almonds with delicate leaf line art on sheer nude accents, beside a small pumpkin and a candle by a window.
Soft window light shows how the colour shifts from berry to near black. A burgundy knit makes the whole look feel cohesive.
Plum With A Bare Tree Silhouette
Glossy plum nails with a bat and a bare tree silhouette on nude accents, set beside a purple pumpkin and a candle. For brighter pumpkin colours, see our orange halloween nails.
The tree silhouette is the detail that makes this look handmade. Plum pumpkins in the picture echo the polish.
Plum Marble Like Red Wine
Plum and burgundy almonds with a glossy marble swirl on two nails, shown on white marble beside a glass of red wine.
Marbling looks like ink swirling in wine. If you love this tone, our purple halloween nails take a similar finish into violet chrome.
Gold Stars On Glossy Plum
Glossy plum almonds with tiny gold crescents and stars, resting on marble with gold rings.
Gold stars on deep plum look like a night sky. Stacking rings echoes the metallic detail.
Plum With Moon Shaped Rings
Glossy plum almonds with sheer nude accents carrying a pale crescent moon, shown with a black knit sleeve and a pair of moon shaped rings.
Matching your rings to the nail art is a small styling trick that makes the whole hand look intentional.
Plum And Purple Glitter With Bats
Plum nails mixed with a purple glitter fade, plus sheer nude accents with bats and a tiny moon. A black knit and pumpkins complete the scene.
The glitter stays soft and fine. It adds sparkle for parties without looking heavy.
Mauve To Plum Ombre
A gradient from mauve pink into deep plum, with a crescent moon and a tiny web on accent nails. A plum knit, a small skull and candlelight set the mood.
Ombre softens the dark colour, so the look reads romantic. It is one of the prettiest sets in the collection.
Plum And Mauve With Rose Gold
Plum and mauve almonds with rose gold glitter brushed across two accent nails, shown on a cream knit.
A softer, pinker plum for anyone who finds dark nails too severe. The rose gold adds warmth without any black.
One Dark Shade Per Finger
A simple gradient of colours: mauve, plum and black glossy almonds, one shade per finger, against a black knit and lace.
Skittle nails like this need no art. Keep the shades within the same family so the set looks planned.
Plum To Black With Chrome Webs
Plum fading to black with a hint of chrome, plus tiny gold and silver webs and a pumpkin on accent nails, set against black lace.
It combines gradient, chrome and art, so it is the most detailed plum set here. Perfect for the night itself.
Black With Silver Moons And Webs
Glossy black almonds with fine silver moons, stars and spiderwebs, and one nail dusted with silver glitter. A black knit and candles complete the scene.
Silver line art looks like frost on a window. It is the classic black and silver halloween pairing.
Silver Webs And A Tiny Spider
Black and sheer nude almonds with silver spiderwebs, a moon and a tiny spider, set against black lace and a gold web decoration.
The webs spread across the nail like frost. Black lace makes the picture feel properly gothic.
Black Glitter With A Night Sky
Black almonds with silver glitter and tiny moons, bats, a bare tree and stars, shown on a cream knit beside a black pumpkin. If you like dark almonds, see our almond halloween nails.
The cream knit makes the black stand out. Mixed motifs work because the palette is only black and silver.
Silver Glitter Fading Up From The Tips
Black almonds with a silver glitter fade at the tips and fine silver stars and webs on accent nails, shown over black lace.
The glitter fade catches candlelight in a way plain polish cannot. It is made for a party.
Oxblood And Black With Silver Webs
Deep oxblood and black almonds with silver spiderwebs and fine lines, resting on a cream knit.
A dark red base gives the silver a warmer glow than black does. It is a nice halfway point between plum and black.
Oxblood And Liquid Silver Chrome
Oxblood and liquid silver chrome almonds with tiny silver stars, beside dark roses and a candle on a cream knit.
The chrome looks like melted metal. It is the most glamorous set in the black and silver section.
Silver Web Lines Beside Roses
Oxblood and black almonds with silver web lines, set against black lace, roses and an ornate gold mirror.
It looks like a still life painting. Gothic, romantic and very easy to photograph.
Matte, Gloss Or Glitter: Which Finish Suits Plum?
Matte makes plum look velvety and calm, gloss makes it look deeper and a little like wine, and glitter adds movement under party lights. If you are not sure, start with gloss, because it is the easiest to wear and to refresh.
Tell your nail tech which finish you want before you sit down, and ask how it wears. Matte and glossy top coats can behave differently over time, so it is worth hearing their advice for your nails.
Which Plum Will You Book?
For a safe choice, go for glossy plum with one tiny gold moon. For drama, pick the black and silver glitter fade. Both look good from the first of October to the last.
Save your favourites so they are ready on your phone at your next appointment. A clear photo saves time and helps your tech give you exactly what you pictured.
