Poetry Plum 6019 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #6F5C5F, LRV 12 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tender Hearted from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6F5C5F · 6019
Poetry Plum
12%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Poetry Plum Technical Profile
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Poetry Plum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Poetry 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-WilliamsPoetry Plum
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyTender Hearted
Tender Hearted
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Amazon Soil
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
River Rocks
Behr
Nearly identical
Sweet Currant
Valspar
Very similar
Roasted Beet
Kilz
Very similar
Berry Brown
PPG
Very similar
Bourbon Truffle
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Powderhorn Manor
Vista Paint
Very similar
Gargoyle
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Poetry Plum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Poetry Plum
#6F5C5F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#987766
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Poetry Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Poetry 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 Poetry 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.
Poetry Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Poetry Plum have?
Poetry 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 Poetry Plum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Poetry Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Poetry Plum are Tender Hearted by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Amazon Soil by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wood .05 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Poetry 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 Poetry Plum?
Poetry Plum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.9, 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
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 Poetry Plum's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.