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Sherwin-Williams Quixotic Plum
SW 6265 · #4A4653 · LRV ~6.5
Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Quixotic Plum (~100% proximity)Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) is a deep purple from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.5 (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 Quixotic Plum (~100% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
6.5 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
SW 6265
HEX
#4A4653
RGB
74, 70, 83
HSL
258°, 8%, 30%
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Quixotic Plum FAQ
What undertone does Quixotic Plum have?
Quixotic Plum has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep purple, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. 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 Quixotic Plum?
Quixotic Plum has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.5 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 Quixotic Plum in other brands?
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (HGSW6265), ~100% proximity; PPG: Blackberry (PPG1172-7), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Super Nova (1414), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Blackberry (PPG1172-7), ~94% proximity; Behr: Black Sapphire (PPU15-19), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Downing Street (8004-47G), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: MacKintosh Midnight (DET579), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), ~91% 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 Quixotic Plum?
The HEX code of Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) is #4A4653, RGB 74, 70, 83. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.