Ref. #675A75 · 6558
Plummy
12%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Plummy Technical Profile
What color is Plummy? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #675A75. Colors similar to Plummy include Behr Plum Shade, Dunn-Edwards Princely Violet, Valspar Success. Plummy has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Plummy 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, Plummy 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 Plummy
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plummy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plummy
#675A75
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99689A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plummy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plummy 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 Plummy.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Plummy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plummy have?
Plummy by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Plummy from other brands?
The closest matches are Plum Shade by Behr (#685971), Princely Violet by Dunn-Edwards (#6D5C7B), Success by Valspar (#655D7A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Plummy?
Plummy has an LRV of 11.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Plummy's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.