Sherwin-Williams Expressive Plum: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 12

Expressive Plum (SW 6271) is a deep red from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 11.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Expressive Plum (100% match).

Compare Expressive Plum with other brands

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LRV

11.5 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6271

HEX

#695C62

RGB

105, 92, 98

HSL

332°, 7%, 39%

Family

Reds

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

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Cloak Gray Sherwin-Williams · SW 6278 · LRV 11

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Expressive Plum FAQ

What undertone does Expressive Plum have?

Expressive Plum has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep red. 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 Expressive Plum?

Expressive Plum has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Expressive Plum in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Expressive Plum (HGSW6271), 100%; Behr: Urban Legend (N100-6), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Mountain Ridge (1456), 96%; Valspar: Double Infinity (8004-1F), 94%; PPG: Phantom Hue (PPG1004-6), 93%; Glidden: Phantom Hue (PPG1004-6), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Louisiana Mud (DE6398), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head (No. 305), 82%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Expressive Plum?

The HEX code of Expressive Plum (SW 6271) is #695C62, RGB 105, 92, 98. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.