SW 6019

Sherwin Williams Poetry Plum

Sherwin Williams Poetry Plum SW 6019 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Poetry Plum paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 6019. 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:Poetry Plum SW 6019
Color code:SW 6019
Color name:Poetry Plum
Brand:Sherwin Williams

Poetry Plum for bedroom

  • Sw Poetry Plum Bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Poetry Plum Bedroom
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  • Sw Poetry Plum Bedroom
    Instagram @clairejefford
  • Sherwin Williams Poetry Plum Bedroom
    Instagram @oldbrickfurniture
  • Sw Poetry Plum Bedroom
    Instagram @clairejefford
  • Sherwin Williams Poetry Plum Bedroom
    Instagram @oldbrickfurniture

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.

Poetry Plum reviews

  • Sherwin Williams Poetry Plum Dining Room
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  • Sw Poetry Plum Living Room
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  • Sherwin Williams Poetry Plum Bathroom
    Instagram @thebigbluecasa
  • Poetry Plum Bathroom
    Instagram @pollakdesigngroup
  • Sw Poetry Plum Bathroom
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  • Sw Poetry Plum Bathroom
    Instagram @pollakdesigngroup

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 Poetry Plum

Poetry Plum SW 6019 has an LRV of 11.96% 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 11.96% 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 Poetry Plum undertones?

Red is Sherwin Williams Poetry Plum 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:

#6F5C5F

RGB code:

111, 92, 95

Is Sherwin Williams Poetry Plum SW 6019 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 351° this Purple refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6019 Poetry Plum HSL code: 351, 9%, 40%

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 Poetry Plum:

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 6019 Poetry Plum

Darker shades

Sherwin Williams SW 6019 Poetry Plum

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

Poetry Plum SW 6019 vs Manor House SW 7505

Our comparison will assist you in determining which shade will complement your space.

Sherwin Williams Poetry Plum SW 6019 vs Sherwin Williams Manor House SW 7505Sherwin Williams Poetry Plum SW 6019
LRV: 11.96%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 11.34%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Poetry Plum SW 6019 vs Griffin SW 7026

Trying to find ideal shade for your next project? Let's help you make the best decision for your design goals.

Sherwin Williams Poetry Plum SW 6019 vs Sherwin Williams Griffin SW 7026Sherwin Williams Poetry Plum SW 6019
LRV: 11.96%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 13.12%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

FormatCode
HEX#6f5c5fcopy color code
RGB Decimal111, 92, 95copy color code
RGB Percent43.53%, 36.08%, 37.25%copy color code
HSVHue: 351° Saturation: 17.12% Value: 43.53%copy color code
HSLhsl(351, 9, 40)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 17.12 Yellow: 14.41 Key: 56.47copy color code
YIQY: 98.023 I: 10.358 Q: 4.953copy color code
XYZX: 12.448 Y: 11.86 Z: 12.457copy color code
CIE LabL:40.993 a:8.255 b:1.173copy color code
CIE LuvL:40.993 u:11.09 v:0.215copy color code
Decimal7298143copy color code
Hunter lab34.439, 4.251, 2.661copy color code
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