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Expressive Plum

12%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Expressive Plum 6271 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #695C62, LRV 12 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Berry Brown from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Expressive Plum Technical Profile

HEX Code#695C62
RGB105, 92, 98
LRV11.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Expressive Plum in Every Brand

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

Sherwin-WilliamsExpressive Plum
Nearly identical
PPGBerry Brown

Berry Brown

PPG

Nearly identical

Sweet Currant

Valspar

Nearly identical

Mountain Ridge

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Roasted Beet

Kilz

Very similar

Tender Hearted

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Sweet Truffle

Behr

Very similar

Wood .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Louisiana Mud

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Muted Mulberry

Vista Paint

Very similar

Muted Mulberry

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Pearl Black Berry

RAL

Visible difference

Tanner's Brown

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Expressive Plum

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Expressive Plum

#695C62

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#956563

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Expressive Plum

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Stunning Shade

Complement

Succulent

Expressive Plum Room Palettes

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

Walls

Grey Heron

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gala Pink

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Stay in Lime

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Julep

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Expressive Plum.

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Deepest Mauve

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Folkstone

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Grizzle Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7068

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Night Owl

Sherwin-Williams · 7061

#63655F

Storm Warning

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#696863

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

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White Rapids

Dutch Boy · 425-1DB

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Whirlwind

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Dynasty Celadon

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Frosted Olive

Dutch Boy · 425-2DB

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Blackened Kettle

Dutch Boy · 439-7DB

#4F4842

Expressive Plum — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Expressive Plum have?
Expressive Plum by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) 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 Expressive Plum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Expressive Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Expressive Plum are Berry Brown by PPG (a near-identical match), Sweet Currant by Valspar (a near-identical match), Mountain Ridge by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Expressive 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 Expressive Plum?
Expressive Plum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.5, 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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