Sherwin-Williams Poetry Plum SW 6019: Closest tones in 8 brands

Poetry Plum (SW 6019) is a deep red from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 11.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Poetry Plum (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Poetry Plum in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

11.9 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6019

HEX

#6F5C5F

RGB

111, 92, 95

HSL

351°, 9%, 40%

Family

Reds

Colors similar to Poetry Plum in Sherwin-Williams

Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Deepest Mauve Sherwin-Williams · SW 0005 · LRV 11

Expressive Plum Sherwin-Williams · SW 6271 · LRV 12

Browse Brown Sherwin-Williams · SW 6012 · LRV 13

River Rouge Sherwin-Williams · SW 6026 · LRV 12

Stunning Shade Sherwin-Williams · SW 7082 · LRV 12

Patchwork Plum Sherwin-Williams · SW 0022 · LRV 16

Folkstone Sherwin-Williams · SW 6005 · LRV 13

Bateau Brown Sherwin-Williams · SW 6033 · LRV 13

Poetry Plum FAQ

What undertone does Poetry Plum have?

Poetry Plum has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep red, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Poetry Plum?

Poetry Plum has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Poetry Plum in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Poetry Plum (HGSW6019), ~100% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Amazon Soil (2115-30), ~97% proximity; Behr: Dignified Purple (N110-6), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Bourbon Truffle (DET699), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Night Skyscraper (8004-3F), ~92% proximity; PPG: Eagle Eye (PPG1014-6), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Eagle Eye (PPG1014-6), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), ~80% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Poetry Plum?

The HEX code of Poetry Plum (SW 6019) is #6F5C5F, RGB 111, 92, 95. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.