Brown Plum 1006-7A is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6E4D4C, LRV 9 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is County Road from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6E4D4C · 1006-7A
Brown Plum
9%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Brown Plum Technical Profile
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Brown Plum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brown Plum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBrown Plum
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyCounty Road
County Road
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chocolate Eclair
PPG
Very similar
Outer Boundary
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Terrace Brown
Behr
Very similar
Bison Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Evolution
Vista Paint
Very similar
Madder
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Carriage Door
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Preference Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Tonka Bean
Kilz
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Chestnut Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brown Plum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Plum
#6E4D4C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E785F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Brown Plum.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brown Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Plum have?
Brown Plum by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Brown Plum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brown Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Plum are County Road by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Chocolate Eclair by PPG (a very close match), Wild Cranberry by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Brown 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 Brown Plum?
Brown Plum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brown Plum's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.