Plum Brown
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
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.
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 neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. 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.
Front door painted Plum Brown makes a striking, dramatic entrance.
@cascadewestcoatings
Entry door in Plum Brown creates an elegant first impression.
@nichepaintingco
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.
Living room walls in Plum Brown establish a warm, sophisticated retreat.
@blynnwellman
Walls in Plum Brown wrap this living room in cozy richness.
@blynnwellman
Deep wall color Plum Brown creates an intimate, refined living space.
@blynnwellman
Coordinating Colors
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 6), opening up a space where Plum Brown encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 6, Natural Linen is decisively the brighter choice.
Cool Avocado reflects far more light (LRV 46 vs 6), opening up a space where Plum Brown encloses it.
Trim Color
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 6), opening up a space where Plum Brown encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 6 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 6 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 6 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 6 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 6 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 6 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 73 vs 6, Mountain Air is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 9 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 6 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Calico reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 6), opening up a space where Plum Brown encloses it.
At LRV 75 vs 6, Topsail is decisively the brighter choice.
Glimmer reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 6), opening up a space where Plum Brown encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 20 vs 6, Soulmate is decisively the brighter choice.
Expressive Plum reads slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Plum Dandy reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 6 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.