Blackened Black vs Plum Brown
Blackened Black is a Jotun color while Plum Brown comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. With LRVs of 7 and 6, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Blackened Black's neutral character against Plum Brown's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 6.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Blackened Black vs Plum Brown in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Blackened Black and Plum Brown are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Blackened Black reads more restrained here, while Plum Brown adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
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Blackened Black vs Plum Brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blackened Black on one side and Plum Brown on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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