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Sherwin-Williams Plum Brown

SW 6272 · #4E4247 · LRV 6

Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Plum Brown is a 100% match

Plum Brown (SW 6272) is a deep red from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 6 (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 Plum Brown (100% match).

Compare Plum Brown with other brands

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LRV

6 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6272

HEX

#4E4247

RGB

78, 66, 71

HSL

335°, 8%, 28%

Family

Reds

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Plum Brown FAQ

What undertone does Plum Brown have?

Plum Brown 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 Plum Brown?

Plum Brown has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6 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 Plum Brown in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Plum Brown (HGSW6272), 100%; Dunn-Edwards: French Press Coffee (DEBN07), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Vintage Wine (2116-20), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), 94%; Behr: Black Garnet (N110-7), 93%; PPG: Black Elegance (PPG1004-7), 93%; Glidden: Black Elegance (PPG1004-7), 93%; Valspar: Raspberry Truffle (M101), 93%. 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 Plum Brown?

The HEX code of Plum Brown (SW 6272) is #4E4247, RGB 78, 66, 71. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.