# Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/plum-dandy-sw-6284](https://plan-home.com/color/plum-dandy-sw-6284)

Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy SW 6284 is a muted, medium-depth plum with a softened mauve-gray cast. Its reddish-violet base keeps it warm enough for bedrooms, dining rooms, or a powder room, while the subdued saturation prevents it from reading overly sweet or bright. In stronger daylight, this color can show more of its dusty purple character; under warm lamps, the brownish rose notes become more noticeable. Plum Dandy makes a considered choice for an accent wall, painted cabinetry, or a full room paired with creamy off-whites, soft taupes, and charcoal details. Natural oak, aged brass, linen upholstery, and matte black hardware give this shade a grounded, edited look.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Plum Dandy
- **Color code:** SW 6284
- **HEX:** #8b6878
- **RGB:** 139, 104, 120
- **LRV:** 16.83%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 333° Saturation: 25.18% Value: 54.51%
- **HSL:** hsl(333, 14, 48)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 25.18 Yellow: 13.67 Key: 45.49
- **YIQ:** Y: 116.289 I: 15.715 Q: 12.383
- **XYZ:** X: 18.988 Y: 16.746 Z: 19.996
- **CIE Lab:** L:47.939 a:16.691 b:-3.443
- **CIE Luv:** L:47.939 u:20.063 v:-7.388
- **Decimal:** 9136248
- **Hunter Lab:** 40.922, 11.208, -0.326

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Full Glass](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-full-glass)
- [Behr Plum Royale](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-plum-royale)
- [Benjamin Moore Aplomb](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-aplomb-af-625)
- [Benjamin Moore Lazy Afternoon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lazy-afternoon-1378)
- [Behr Sophisticated Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sophisticated-lilac)
- [Benjamin Moore Plum Perfect](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-plum-perfect-1371)
- [Behr Glitz And Glamour](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-glitz-and-glamour)
- [Sherwin Williams Grape Harvest](https://plan-home.com/color/grape-harvest-sw-6285)
- [Sherwin Williams Moss Rose](https://plan-home.com/color/moss-rose-sw-6291)
- [Sherwin Williams Concerto](https://plan-home.com/color/concerto-sw-6298)
- [Behr Euphoric Magenta](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-euphoric-magenta)
- [Behr Tropical Hibiscus](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tropical-hibiscus)
- [Benjamin Moore Bonne Nuit](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bonne-nuit-af-635)
- [Sherwin Williams Berry Bush](https://plan-home.com/color/berry-bush-sw-6292)
- [Behr Showstopper](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-showstopper)
- [Behr Majestic Orchid](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-majestic-orchid)
- [Behr Love Poem](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-love-poem)
- [Behr Carnation Festival](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-carnation-festival)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Ruby Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/ruby-violet-sw-9076)
- [Sherwin Williams Thistle](https://plan-home.com/color/thistle-sw-6283)
- [Sherwin Williams Rosé](https://plan-home.com/color/rose-sw-6290)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Grape Harvest](https://plan-home.com/color/grape-harvest-sw-6285)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Piedmont](https://plan-home.com/color/piedmont-sw-9657)
- [Sherwin Williams Dard Hunter Green](https://plan-home.com/color/dard-hunter-green-sw-0041)
- [Sherwin Williams Billiard Green](https://plan-home.com/color/billiard-green-sw-0016)
- [Sherwin Williams Roycroft Bottle Green](https://plan-home.com/color/roycroft-bottle-green-sw-2847)
- [Sherwin Williams Calico](https://plan-home.com/color/calico-sw-0017)
- [Sherwin Williams Topsail](https://plan-home.com/color/topsail-sw-6217)
- [Sherwin Williams Glimmer](https://plan-home.com/color/glimmer-sw-6476)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/purple-paint-colors/sw6284

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.