Sherwin Williams Plummy SW 6558

What are Sherwin Williams Plummy undertones?

The undertone of Plummy can be accurately described as a Purple hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Plummy SW 6558 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 269° thisdark purplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6558 Plummy HSL code: 269, 13%, 41%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Plummy

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Plummy:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

SW 6558
Plummy

• SW 9074
  Gentle Grape

  

• SW 6557
  Wood Violet

  

Darker shades

SW 6558
Plummy

• SW 9689
  Ripe Berry

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Plummy with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 89, such as Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Green and Opaline.

SW 6558
Plummy

• SW 2816
  Rookwood Dark Green

  

• SW 6189
  Opaline

  

• SW 9656
  Pine Frost

  

• SW 0065
  Vogue Green

  

• SW 9674
  Leaflet

  

• SW 0059
  Frostwork

  

• SW 7006
  Extra White

  

LRV of Plummy

Plummy has an LRV of 11.49% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#675a75
RGB Decimal	103, 90, 117
RGB Percent	40.39%, 35.29%, 45.88%
HSV	Hue: 269° Saturation: 23.08% Value: 45.88%
HSL	hsl(269, 13, 41)
CMYK	Cyan: 11.97 Magenta: 23.08 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 54.12
YIQ	Y: 96.965 I: -0.93 Q: 11.152
XYZ	X: 12.46 Y: 11.48 Z: 18.384
CIE Lab	L:40.378 a:10.988 b:-13.338
CIE Luv	L:40.378 u:5.239 v:-19.683
Decimal	6773365
Hunter Lab	33.883, 6.346, -8.452