Plum Brown vs Plum Dandy paint color comparison

Plum Brown vs Plum Dandy

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 17 vs 6, Plum Dandy will read as the brighter of the two — a 11-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 21.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Plum Brown
Sherwin-Williams · 6272
LRV6.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6272
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Plum Dandy
Sherwin-Williams · 6284
LRV16.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6284
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Plum Brown vs Plum Dandy Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Plum Brown on one side and Plum Dandy on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.