Sherwin Williams Plum Brown SW 6272

Let’s dive into a full Plum Brown paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 6272. Find out if this gorgeous warm purple paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Plum Brown SW 6272
Color code:SW 6272
Color name:Plum Brown
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Color collections:Global Garden, Midnight Mystery

Plum Brown for bedroom

  • Sherwin Williams Plum Brown bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Brown bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Brown bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Brown bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Plum Brown for living room

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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Brown living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Brown victorian house interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Brown cozy living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Brown living room walls
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Brown living room
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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Purple color shade can create a unique space

Sherwin Williams SW 6272 for bathroom

  • Sherwin Williams Plum Brown bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Brown minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Brown bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Brown minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Brown bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Brown minimalist bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark real bathrooms.

What are Sherwin Williams Plum Brown undertones?

Red is Sherwin Williams Plum Brown undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#4E4247

RGB code:

78, 66, 71

Is Sherwin Williams Plum Brown SW 6272 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 335° this Purple refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6272 Plum Brown HSL code: 335, 8%, 28%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Purple will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Purple undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Plum Brown:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Sherwin Williams SW 6272 Plum Brown

Darker shades

Sherwin Williams SW 6272 Plum Brown

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Plum Brown SW 6272 vs Nocturne SW 9520

Wondering how these two paint colors differ? Let us help you choose the perfect paint color for your home with our comparison.

Sherwin Williams Plum Brown SW 6272 vs Sherwin Williams Nocturne SW 9520Open Plum Brown SW 6272
LRV: 6.02%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 7.77%
Dark color
Temperature: warm

Plum Brown SW 6272 vs Bitter Chocolate SW 6013

What is the difference between these two paint colors. Let’s compare to see which might be right for you.

Sherwin Williams Plum Brown SW 6272 vs Sherwin Williams Bitter Chocolate SW 6013Open Plum Brown SW 6272
LRV: 6.02%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 5.17%
Dark color
Temperature: warm