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Quixotic Plum

Name: Sherwin-Williams Quixotic Plum 6265
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Quixotic Plum is a genuinely dark Purple from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 13 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#4A4653

LRV

6.46

Light Reflectance Value

6.46

dark

Temperaturecool

SaturationMuted

Collection

2016 Trajectory Curiosity Sophisticated Sanctuary

Quixotic Plum's Color Strip

Quixotic Plum is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 228 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.

C1Unique Gray C2Swanky Gray C3Mysterious Mauve C4Gris Morado C5Exclusive Plum C6Midnight C7Quixotic Plum

Quixotic Plum in Real Rooms

Quixotic Plum has a low LRV of 6.46 — 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 misc, living room, bathroom and house.

2 Misc Photos

These examples of Quixotic Plum in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.

Sherwin Williams Quixotic Plum accent wall color

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Sherwin Williams Quixotic Plum Review

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5 Living Room Photos

Choosing Quixotic Plum for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.

Quixotic Plum Living Room

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Sw 6265 Living Room

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Sherwin Williams Quixotic Plum Living Room

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Sherwin Williams Quixotic Plum Living Room

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Sw Quixotic Plum Living Room

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4 Bathroom Photos

Using Quixotic Plum on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.

SW Quixotic Plum bathroom paint

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Quixotic Plum bathroom color

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Quixotic Plum bathroom

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Sherwin Williams Quixotic Plum Bathroom Vanity

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2 House Photos

Using Quixotic Plum on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.