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Sherwin Williams Plum Brown (SW 6272) Paint Color


Color Name: Plum Brown (SW 6272)
Hex Color Code: #4E4247
RGB Color Code: RGB(78, 66, 71)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 15.4%, 9.0%, 69.4%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Plum Brown (SW 6272) color - its meaning and example


What color is Plum Brown (SW 6272)?

Plum Brown (SW 6272) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Plum Brown (SW 6272) is #4E4247, and the RGB color code is RGB(78, 66, 71).

In the RGB color model, Plum Brown (SW 6272) has a red value of 78, a green value of 66, and a blue value of 71. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.4% magenta, 9.0% yellow, and 69.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 335° (degrees), 8.3 % saturation, and 28.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Plum Brown (SW 6272) has a hue of 335° (degrees), 15.4 % saturation and 30.6 % brightness/value.


Plum Brown (SW 6272) is cool or warm?

The color Plum Brown (SW 6272) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Plum Brown (SW 6272)?

Plum Brown (SW 6272) has an LRV of nearly 6. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Plum Brown (SW 6272)

Light Color


Compare LRV 6 of Plum Brown (SW 6272) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 6 puts Sherwin Williams Plum Brown (SW 6272) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Plum Brown (SW 6272) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(78, 66, 71)
Red
78 (30.6%)
Green
66 (25.9%)
Blue
71 (27.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
15.38%
Yellow
8.97%
Key
69.41%

HSL

HSL(335deg, 8.3 %, 28.2 %)

Hue
335°
Saturation
8.33 %.
Lightness
28.24 %.

RYB

RYB(141, 143, 157)
Red
141 (55.4%)
Yellow
143 (56.1%)
Blue
157 (61.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
335°
Saturation
15.38 %.
Brightness / Value
30.59 %.

HWB

H: 335°

W: 25.88 %

B: 69.41 %

XYZ

X : 6.23

Y : 5.97

Z : 6.79

YXY

Y1 : 5.97

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 69.41%

M : 74.12%

Y : 72.16%


LRV

~ 6 %

Munsell Color System

7.3RP 2.8/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 29.34

A : 6.14

B : -1.12

CIE-Lch

L : 29.34

C : 6.24

H : 349.64

CIE-Luv

L : 29.34

U : 6.34

V : -2.16

Hunter-Lab

L : 24.44

A : 2.73

B : 0.64






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Plum Brown (SW 6272) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Plum Brown (SW 6272) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#51484F
Quartz Gray
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#43302E
Old Burgundy
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Plum Brown (SW 6272) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Plum Brown (SW 6272) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Plum Brown (SW 6272) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Plum Brown (SW 6272) to Pantone PMS


#4D4345
PANTONE 10387 C
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#584446
PANTONE 438 C
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#464142
PANTONE 4287 C
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#4F4644
PANTONE 4273 C
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Plum Brown (SW 6272) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Plum Brown (SW 6272) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Plum Brown (SW 6272) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Plum Brown (SW 6272) to British Standard 4800


#67555A
BS 24-C-40 - Purple
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)
#444444
BS 16-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 7.68 (92.3% similar)
#493230
BS 04-C-40 - Maroon
ΔE - 7.70 (92.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Plum Brown (SW 6272) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Plum Brown (SW 6272) to RAL Classic


#3D3635
RAL 8019 - Gray Brown
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)





Paint similar to Plum Brown (SW 6272) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Plum Brown (SW 6272) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Plum Brown (SW 6272) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Plum Brown (SW 6272) to Sherwin Williams


#4E4247
Plum Brown (SW 6272)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#4D3C3C
Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#443E40
Darkroom (SW 7083)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#4A4653
Quixotic Plum (SW 6265)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)


Behr


Plum Brown (SW 6272) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Plum Brown (SW 6272) to Behr


#483E45
Eclectic Purple (PPU17-20)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#4E4444
Black Garnet (N110-7)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#564546
Folklore (PPU1-01)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#4B4242
Sarsaparilla (HDC-AC-26)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Plum Brown (SW 6272) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Plum Brown (SW 6272) to Benjamin Moore


#544649
Vintage Wine (2116-20)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#56464E
Chambourd (AF-645)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#494242
Deep Caviar (2130-20)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#413D44
Galaxy (2117-20)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Plum Brown (SW 6272) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Plum Brown (SW 6272) to Dunn-Edwards


#554348
Purple Prose (DET 405)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#4F4352
Nightshade (DET 407)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#58424C
Grapes of Wrath (DET 409)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#574A47
Molasses (DE 6399)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Plum Brown (SW 6272) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Plum Brown (SW 6272) to PPG Paints


#50484A
Black Elegance (PPG1004-7)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#554747
Black Walnut (PPG1014-7)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#5A484B
Carob Chip (PPG1047-7)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#49454B
Blackhearth (PPG1003-7)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Valspar


Plum Brown (SW 6272) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Plum Brown (SW 6272) to Valspar


#57444A
Raspberry Truffle (M101)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#5C4A50
Sweet Currant (1001-7A)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#4A3A39
Christmas Pudding (8004-5G)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#594645
Soul Searching (8004-4G)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Plum Brown (SW 6272) - #4E4247 Color Images and Patterns


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