Quixotic Plum
SW 6265 · Sherwin-Williams
PurpleView Quixotic Plum SW 6265 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#4A4653
LRV
6
Family
Purple
SW 6265
Color profile
Light value
6 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, violet lean
Family
Purple Also reads black
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 6, Quixotic Plum is a very dark blue that absorbs most light. Quixotic Plum carries a cool undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Quixotic Plum 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 Quixotic PlumThis colorQuixotic PlumSherwin-Williams · SW 6265
CoordinatingPussywillowSherwin-Williams · SW 7643CoordinatingRita's RougeSherwin-Williams · SW 9003CoordinatingSpatial WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 6259Similar colors
Tap any color to compareQuixotic Plum vs Plum Brown
6LRV6
#4A4653Hex#4E4247
PurpleFamilyBrown
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, red lean
Quixotic Plum vs Perle Noir
6LRV8
#4A4653Hex#4F4D51
PurpleFamilyBlack
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet cast
Quixotic Plum vs Mountain Fig
6LRV4
#4A4653Hex#383C49
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Quixotic Plum vs Ripe Berry
6LRV10
#4A4653Hex#5C5666
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Quixotic Plum vs Black Swan
6LRV4
#4A4653Hex#3A373E
PurpleFamilyBlack
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet cast
Quixotic Plum vs Charcoal Blue
6LRV6
#4A4653Hex#3D4450
PurpleFamilyBlack
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Quixotic Plum vs Darkroom
6LRV5
#4A4653Hex#443E40
PurpleFamilyBlack
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, red cast
Quixotic Plum vs Bohemian Black
6LRV4
#4A4653Hex#3B373C
PurpleFamilyBlack
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, pink cast
Quixotic Plum vs Midnight
6LRV10
#4A4653Hex#5D5962
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet cast
Quixotic Plum vs Sea Mariner
6LRV7
#4A4653Hex#434A54
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareQuixotic Plum vs Bible Black
6LRV6
#4A4653Hex#464454
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Bible Black is very close match · cooler compared with Quixotic Plum.
Quixotic Plum vs Super Nova
6LRV10
#4A4653Hex#514C5A
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Super Nova is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Quixotic Plum.
Quixotic Plum vs Wood Violet
6LRV10
#4A4653Hex#504C5B
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Wood Violet is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Quixotic Plum.
Quixotic Plum vs Blackberry
6LRV6
#4A4653Hex#4A4354
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Blackberry is close match · leans redder compared with Quixotic Plum.
Quixotic Plum vs Black Sapphire
6LRV6
#4A4653Hex#434555
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Black Sapphire is close match · cooler compared with Quixotic Plum.
Quixotic Plum vs Titmouse Blue No.W24
6LRV5
#4A4653Hex#3F3E4C
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Titmouse Blue No.W24 is close match · 1 points darker compared with Quixotic Plum.
Quixotic Plum vs Limo-scene
6LRV7
#4A4653Hex#4B4950
PurpleFamilyBlack
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet cast
Limo-scene is close match · warmer compared with Quixotic Plum.
Quixotic Plum vs Black Flame
6LRV6
#4A4653Hex#484B5A
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Black Flame is close match · leans greener compared with Quixotic Plum.
Quixotic Plum vs Downing Street
6LRV6
#4A4653Hex#454751
PurpleFamilyBlack
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Downing Street is close match · leans greener compared with Quixotic Plum.
Quixotic Plum vs Purple Fury
6LRV7
#4A4653Hex#534654
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Purple Fury is close match · leans redder compared with Quixotic Plum.
Quixotic Plum, answered
What is the LRV of Quixotic Plum?
Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) 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 Quixotic Plum a warm or cool color?
Quixotic Plum has a cool undertone (cool, violet lean).
Can Quixotic Plum be used outside?
Yes, Quixotic Plum is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Quixotic Plum from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Quixotic Plum is Bible Black (No. 225) by Farrow & Ball, very close match · cooler.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6265
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