Córdoba vs Plum Brown
Córdoba (Little Greene) and Plum Brown (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 5 vs 6 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Córdoba leans red, Plum Brown reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 4.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Córdoba vs Plum Brown in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Córdoba 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
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Córdoba brings more warmth to the space, while Plum Brown keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Córdoba vs Plum Brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Córdoba 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.
More Córdoba comparisons
See how Córdoba stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 60 vs 5, Agreeable Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
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Denim Drift reflects far more light (LRV 27 vs 5), opening up a space where Córdoba encloses it.
At LRV 43 vs 5, French Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Tranquil Dawn reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 5), opening up a space where Córdoba encloses it.
Hardwick White reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 5), opening up a space where Córdoba encloses it.
At LRV 84 vs 5, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 5), opening up a space where Córdoba encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 5), opening up a space where Córdoba encloses it.
Pewter Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Duck Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 8 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Skimming Stone reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 5), opening up a space where Córdoba encloses it.
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At LRV 31 vs 5, Pale Green is decisively the brighter choice.