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Ref. #8C6E67 · DE6047

Eclectic Plum

18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Eclectic Plum DE6047 is a neutral paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8C6E67, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dutch Cocoa from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Eclectic Plum Technical Profile

HEX Code#8C6E67
RGB140, 110, 103
LRV17.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Eclectic Plum in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Eclectic Plum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsEclectic Plum
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsDutch Cocoa

Dutch Cocoa

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Sequoia

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Elkhound

Behr

Very similar

Oakwood Brown

PPG

Very similar

Arrowhead

Vista Paint

Very similar

Brown Bark

Valspar

Very similar

Brown Chipotle

Kilz

Very similar

Sebastian

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Arrowhead

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Sulking Room Pink

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Platinum Grey

RAL

Visible difference

Wood .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Eclectic Plum

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Eclectic Plum

#8C6E67

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A99B7D

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Eclectic Plum

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Fruitwood

Complement

Puddle Jumper

Eclectic Plum Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Clouded Vision

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

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Redwood City

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Porpoise

Trim

Cool December

Accent

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Palm Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Porpoise

Trim

Cool December

Accent

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Pop

Mountain Bluebird

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Eclectic Plum.

Leather Bound

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN17

#8A7067

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Rosy Taupe

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Mauve-A-Lish

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#90686C

Rugged Individual

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN32

#86766C

Grange Hall

Dunn-Edwards · DET695

#857767

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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Country Faire

Dutch Boy · 329-3DB

#A9C0AD

Gray Morn

Valspar · 8006-11B

#CACACA

Smoky Blue

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Carambola

Sherwin-Williams · 9667

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Spring Forest

Vista Paint · 0738

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Inevitable

PPG · 10-24

#9DAAB9

Eclectic Plum — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Eclectic Plum have?
Eclectic Plum by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Eclectic Plum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Eclectic Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Eclectic Plum are Dutch Cocoa by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sequoia by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Elkhound by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Eclectic Plum's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Eclectic Plum?
Eclectic Plum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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