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.
Ref. #8D8D8B · 272
Plummett
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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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
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
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
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
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Plummett.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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