Sherwin-Williams • 6272

Plum Brown

Name: Sherwin-Williams Plum Brown 6272
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

We've categorized Plum Brown as a genuinely dark Purple because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 5 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#4E4247

LRV

5.97

Light Reflectance Value

5.97

dark

Temperaturecool

SaturationMuted

Collection

Global Garden Midnight Mystery

Plum Brown's Color Strip

Plum Brown is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. As part of strip 229, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

C1Sensitive Tint C2Veiled Violet C3Beguiling Mauve C4Autumn Orchid C5Soulmate C6Expressive Plum C7Plum Brown

Plum Brown in Real Rooms

Plum Brown has a low LRV of 5.97 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a front door and living room.

2 Front Door Photos

Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Plum Brown rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.

Sherwin Williams Plum Brown front door color

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3 Living Room Photos

The beauty of Plum Brown in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.