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Sherwin-Williams Plum Brown

SW 6272 · #4E4247 · LRV ~6

Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Plum Brown (~100% proximity)

Plum Brown (SW 6272) is a deep red from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6 (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 Plum Brown (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Plum Brown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

6 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Plum Brown?

Plum Brown has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

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