Plummett 272 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #8D8D8B, estimated 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.
Farrow & Ball · #8D8D8B · 272
Plummett
27%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Plummett Technical Profile
HEX Code#8D8D8B
RGB141, 141, 139
Estimated LRV26.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball
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#8D8F8E
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Approaching Storm
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#8D8B89
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Letter Gray
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#8F8F8B
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Grey Aluminium
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#8F8F8F
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Colors That Work With Plummett
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plummett
#8D8D8B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plummett
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plummett Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Plummett — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plummett have?
Plummett by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Plummett from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plummett are Stieglitz Silver by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Approaching Storm by Kilz (a close digital match), Letter Gray by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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