Ref. #8B6878 · 6284
Plum Dandy
17%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Plum Dandy Technical Profile
What color is Plum Dandy? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #8B6878. Colors similar to Plum Dandy include Behr Hickory Stick, Vista Paint Orchard Plum. Plum Dandy has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, Plum Dandy creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Plum Dandy pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Plum Dandy
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Plum Dandy from other brands?
The closest matches are Hickory Stick by Behr (#8E6D7A), Orchard Plum by Vista Paint (#87657A), Victorian Plum by PPG (#8E6278). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Plum Dandy?
Plum Dandy has an LRV of 16.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.