Plum Brown
SW 6272 · Sherwin-Williams
BrownView Plum Brown SW 6272 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#4E4247
LRV
6
Family
Brown
SW 6272
Color profile
Light value
6 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, red lean
Family
Brown Also reads purple
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 6, Plum Brown is a very dark purple that absorbs most light. Plum Brown carries a cool undertone. It sits between purple and red. Sherwin-Williams files Plum Brown under Purple.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 6 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Plum BrownThis colorPlum BrownSherwin-Williams · SW 6272
CoordinatingNatural LinenSherwin-Williams · SW 9109CoordinatingCool AvocadoSherwin-Williams · SW 9029CoordinatingOriginal WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7077Similar colors
Tap any color to comparePlum Brown vs Bitter Chocolate
6LRV5
#4E4247Hex#4D3C3C
BrownFamilyBrown
cool, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Plum Brown vs Darkroom
6LRV5
#4E4247Hex#443E40
BrownFamilyBlack
cool, red leanUndertonecool, red cast
Plum Brown vs Quixotic Plum
6LRV6
#4E4247Hex#4A4653
BrownFamilyPurple
cool, red leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Plum Brown vs Rockweed
6LRV4
#4E4247Hex#443735
BrownFamilyBlack
cool, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Plum Brown vs Bohemian Black
6LRV4
#4E4247Hex#3B373C
BrownFamilyBlack
cool, red leanUndertonecool, pink cast
Plum Brown vs Metropolis
6LRV8
#4E4247Hex#59504F
BrownFamilyGray
cool, red leanUndertonewarm, peach cast
Plum Brown vs Carnelian
6LRV6
#4E4247Hex#573E3E
BrownFamilyBrown
cool, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Plum Brown vs Perle Noir
6LRV8
#4E4247Hex#4F4D51
BrownFamilyBlack
cool, red leanUndertonecool, violet cast
Plum Brown vs Black Swan
6LRV4
#4E4247Hex#3A373E
BrownFamilyBlack
cool, red leanUndertonecool, violet cast
Plum Brown vs Cracked Pepper
6LRV5
#4E4247Hex#483C37
BrownFamilyBlack
cool, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to comparePlum Brown vs Vintage Wine
6LRV8
#4E4247Hex#544649
BrownFamilyBrown
cool, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Vintage Wine is very close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Plum Brown.
Plum Brown vs Nocturne Shade
6LRV5
#4E4247Hex#4C3D42
BrownFamilyPurple
cool, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Nocturne Shade is very close match · 1 points darker compared with Plum Brown.
Plum Brown vs Chambourd
6LRV9
#4E4247Hex#56464E
BrownFamilyPurple
cool, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Chambourd is close match · 3 points lighter · leans redder compared with Plum Brown.
Plum Brown vs Pelt
6LRV7
#4E4247Hex#53454F
BrownFamilyPurple
cool, red leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Pelt is close match · cooler compared with Plum Brown.
Plum Brown vs Black Garnet
6LRV6
#4E4247Hex#4E4444
BrownFamilyBlack
cool, red leanUndertonewarm, peach cast
Black Garnet is close match · warmer compared with Plum Brown.
Plum Brown vs Black Elegance
6LRV5
#4E4247Hex#50484A
BrownFamilyBlack
cool, red leanUndertonewarm, red cast
Black Elegance is close match · 1 points darker · leans greener compared with Plum Brown.
Plum Brown vs Black Walnut
6LRV6
#4E4247Hex#554747
BrownFamilyBrown
cool, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Black Walnut is close match · warmer compared with Plum Brown.
Plum Brown vs Raspberry Truffle
6LRV7
#4E4247Hex#57444A
BrownFamilyPurple
cool, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Raspberry Truffle is close match · leans redder compared with Plum Brown.
Plum Brown vs Paean Black
6LRV6
#4E4247Hex#484348
BrownFamilyBlack
cool, red leanUndertonecool, pink cast
Paean Black is close match · leans greener compared with Plum Brown.
Plum Brown vs Sweet Currant
6LRV8
#4E4247Hex#5C4A50
BrownFamilyPurple
cool, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Sweet Currant is close match · 2 points lighter · leans redder compared with Plum Brown.
Plum Brown, answered
What is the LRV of Plum Brown?
Plum Brown (SW 6272) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 6, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Plum Brown a warm or cool color?
Plum Brown has a cool undertone (cool, red lean).
Can Plum Brown be used outside?
Yes, Plum Brown is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Plum Brown from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Plum Brown is Vintage Wine (2116-20) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · 2 points lighter · warmer.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6272
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