SW 6284

Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy

Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy SW 6284 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Plum Dandy paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 6284. 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 Dandy SW 6284
Color code:SW 6284
Color name:Plum Dandy
Brand:Sherwin Williams

Plum Dandy for bedroom

  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy 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 Dandy for living room

  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy victorian house interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy cozy living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy living room walls
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy japandi interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy 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

Plum Dandy for bathroom

  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy 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.

Plum Dandy on kitchen cabinets

  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy small kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Plum Dandy reviews

  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy wall
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy kitchen painted backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy kitchen backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy modern interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy living room
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Plum Dandy

Plum Dandy SW 6284 has an LRV of 16.83% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 16.83% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy undertones?

Red is Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy 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:

#8B6878

RGB code:

139, 104, 120

Is Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy SW 6284 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 333° this Purple refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6284 Plum Dandy HSL code: 333, 14%, 48%

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 Dandy:

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 6284 Plum Dandy

Darker shades

Sherwin Williams SW 6284 Plum Dandy

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 Dandy SW 6284 vs Chinchilla SW 6011

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 Dandy SW 6284 vs Sherwin Williams Chinchilla SW 6011Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy SW 6284
LRV: 16.83%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 19.77%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Plum Dandy SW 6284 vs Concerto SW 6298

Looking for the perfect paint color for your space? Let's see the differences between these two paint colors to help you make an informed decision.

Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy SW 6284 vs Sherwin Williams Concerto SW 6298Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy SW 6284
LRV: 16.83%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 19.19%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#8b6878copy color code
RGB Decimal139, 104, 120copy color code
RGB Percent54.51%, 40.78%, 47.06%copy color code
HSVHue: 333° Saturation: 25.18% Value: 54.51%copy color code
HSLhsl(333, 14, 48)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 25.18 Yellow: 13.67 Key: 45.49copy color code
YIQY: 116.289 I: 15.715 Q: 12.383copy color code
XYZX: 18.988 Y: 16.746 Z: 19.996copy color code
CIE LabL:47.939 a:16.691 b:-3.443copy color code
CIE LuvL:47.939 u:20.063 v:-7.388copy color code
Decimal9136248copy color code
Hunter lab40.922, 11.208, -0.326copy color code
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