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Plummett

27%LRV Value
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Plummett 272 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #8D8D8B, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stieglitz Silver from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Plummett Technical Profile

HEX Code#8D8D8B
RGB141, 141, 139
LRV26.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball

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Plummett in Every Brand

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

Farrow & BallPlummett
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsStieglitz Silver

Stieglitz Silver

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Approaching Storm

Kilz

Nearly identical

Letter Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

Grey Aluminium

RAL

Nearly identical

Phoenix Fossil

PPG

Nearly identical

Grey Suit

Valspar

Nearly identical

Relaxed Gray

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Gray Shingle

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Wall Street

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Wool .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Grey Matters

Vista Paint

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Plummett

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Plummett

#8D8D8B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#99AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Plummett

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Antique Silver

Complement

City Storm

Plummett Room Palettes

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

Walls

Dimpse

Trim

All White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Duster

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Powder

Trim

All White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Brassica

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Blackened

Trim

All White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pitch Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Farrow & Ball Colors

Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Plummett.

Card Room Green

Farrow & Ball · 79

#899081

Brassica

Farrow & Ball · 271

#8D8089

Mole's Breath

Farrow & Ball · 276

#8B857F

Charleston Gray

Farrow & Ball · 243

#9F9389

Selvedge

Farrow & Ball · 306

#7C8E96

Treron

Farrow & Ball · 292

#8B8A77

More gray colors from other brands

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

Charcoal Linen

Benjamin Moore · 2133-40

#7D8085

Rock of Ages

Vista Paint · 8430

#6F6A5D

Intercoastal Gray

Behr · MQ5-23

#A5B0B9

Paving Stones

Behr · PPF-16

#CBCCC4

Rookwood Blue Green

Sherwin-Williams · 2811

#738478

Weeping Willow

Benjamin Moore · 629

#64856A

Plummett — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Plummett have?
Plummett by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Plummett in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plummett from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plummett are Stieglitz Silver by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Approaching Storm by Kilz (a near-identical match), Letter Gray by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Plummett'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 Plummett?
Plummett has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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