Plum Brown 6272 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #4E4247, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desert Fig from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4E4247 · 6272
Plum Brown
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Plum Brown Technical Profile
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Plum Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Plum Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsPlum Brown
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyDesert Fig
Desert Fig
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Windsor
Behr
Nearly identical
Deep Rum Raisin
PPG
Nearly identical
French Press Coffee
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
My Place or Yours?
Vista Paint
Very similar
Vintage Wine
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Antique Burgundy
Valspar
Very similar
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
My Place or Yours?
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mulberry
Kilz
Very similar
Grey Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plum Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plum Brown
#4E4247
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#75514E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plum Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plum Brown 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 Plum Brown.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Plum Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plum Brown have?
Plum Brown by Sherwin-Williams 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 Plum Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plum Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plum Brown are Desert Fig by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Windsor by Behr (a near-identical match), Deep Rum Raisin by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Plum Brown'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 Plum Brown?
Plum Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Plum Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.