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.
Ref. #695C62 · 6271
Expressive Plum
12%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Expressive Plum Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Expressive Plum 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Expressive Plum.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Expressive Plum's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.