Sherwin-Williams Plum Dandy SW 6284: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 17

Plum Dandy (SW 6284) is a dark red from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 16.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Plum Dandy (100% match).

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LRV

16.7 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6284

HEX

#8B6878

RGB

139, 104, 120

HSL

333°, 14%, 48%

Family

Reds

Colors similar to Plum Dandy in Sherwin-Williams

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

Grape Harvest Sherwin-Williams · SW 6285 · LRV 13

Moss Rose Sherwin-Williams · SW 6291 · LRV 20

Concerto Sherwin-Williams · SW 6298 · LRV 19

Ruby Violet Sherwin-Williams · SW 9076 · LRV 24

Berry Bush Sherwin-Williams · SW 6292 · LRV 14

Rose Brocade Sherwin-Williams · SW 0004 · LRV 19

River Rouge Sherwin-Williams · SW 6026 · LRV 12

Patchwork Plum Sherwin-Williams · SW 0022 · LRV 16

Plum Dandy FAQ

What undertone does Plum Dandy have?

Plum Dandy has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark 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 Dandy?

Plum Dandy has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 16.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

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

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Plum Dandy (HGSW6284), 100%; Valspar: Tragic Juliet (T512), 95%; Behr: Full Glass (S120-6), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Aplomb (AF-625), 91%; PPG: Velvet Slipper (PPG1046-6), 90%; Glidden: Victorian Plum (PPG1179-6), 90%; Dunn-Edwards: Muted Berry (DE5977), 85%; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), 73%. 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 Dandy?

The HEX code of Plum Dandy (SW 6284) is #8B6878, RGB 139, 104, 120. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.