Poetry Plum featured
Sherwin-Williams6019

Poetry Plum

With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Poetry Plum (6019) is a standout Purple in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#6F5C5F

LRV

11.86

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Light Reflectance Value
11.86
Dark
TemperatureWarm
SaturationMuted

Poetry Plum's Color Strip

Poetry Plum is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Enigma and Marooned. The strip spans from Vaguely Mauve at the lightest end to Marooned at the deepest. Strip 230 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

Poetry Plum in Real Rooms

Poetry Plum has a low LRV of 11.86 — 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 dining room, living room, bathroom and bedroom.

1 Dining Room Photo

For an "all-day" dining room, Poetry Plum is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.

Sherwin Williams Poetry Plum Dining Room

Dining room walls in Poetry Plum establish an elegant, intimate setting.

@oldbrickfurniture

1 Living Room Photo

Poetry Plum provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.

Sw Poetry Plum Living Room

Living room walls in Poetry Plum create drama and sophisticated depth.

@refreshedconceptsforthehome

4 Bathroom Photos

For bathrooms with limited natural light, Poetry Plum provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.

Sherwin Williams Poetry Plum Bathroom

Bathroom walls in Poetry Plum add rich, jewel-toned elegance.

@thebigbluecasa

Poetry Plum Bathroom

Powder room painted Poetry Plum makes a bold, confident statement.

@pollakdesigngroup

Sw Poetry Plum Bathroom

Bathroom accent wall in Poetry Plum brings luxury to the space.

@pollakdesigngroup

Sw Poetry Plum Bathroom

Walls in Poetry Plum create an opulent, spa-like bathroom retreat.

@pollakdesigngroup

2 Bedroom Photos

For guest bedrooms, Poetry Plum is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.

Sw Poetry Plum Bedroom

Bedroom walls in Poetry Plum wrap the space in moody elegance.

@clairejefford

Sherwin Williams Poetry Plum Bedroom

Accent wall in Poetry Plum creates a dramatic bedroom backdrop.

@oldbrickfurniture

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Color Codes

HEX#6F5C5F
RGB111, 92, 95
HSL351° 9% 40%
CMYK0 17 14 56
CIE LabL: 41.0 a: 8.3 b: 1.2
XYZX: 12.45 Y: 11.86 Z: 12.46
Strip230 pos. C6