Plum Dandy 6284 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8B6878, LRV 17 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hickory Stick from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B6878 · 6284
Plum Dandy
17%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Plum Dandy Technical Profile
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Plum Dandy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Plum Dandy 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 Dandy
Very similar
BehrHickory Stick
Hickory Stick
Behr
Very similar
Orchard Plum
Vista Paint
Very similar
Victorian Plum
PPG
Very similar
Purple Beech
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Majestic Plum
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Valley Bloom
Valspar
Very similar
Lazy Afternoon
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Burgundy Frost
Kilz
Very similar
Mauve-A-Lish
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plum Dandy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plum Dandy
#8B6878
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A97F7D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plum Dandy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plum Dandy 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 Dandy.
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 Dandy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plum Dandy have?
Plum Dandy 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 Plum Dandy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plum Dandy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plum Dandy are Hickory Stick by Behr (a very close match), Orchard Plum by Vista Paint (a very close match), Victorian Plum by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Plum Dandy'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 Dandy?
Plum Dandy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.7, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Plum Dandy's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.