Sherwin-Williams • 6019

Poetry Plum

Name: Sherwin-Williams Poetry Plum 6019
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

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

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.

C1Vaguely Mauve C2Chaise Mauve C3Intuitive C4Coquina C5Enigma C6Poetry Plum

C7Marooned

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 warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. 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

@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

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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

@thebigbluecasa

Poetry Plum Bathroom

@pollakdesigngroup

Sw Poetry Plum Bathroom

@pollakdesigngroup

Sw Poetry Plum Bathroom

@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.