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Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy (SW 6284) Paint Color


Color Name: Plum Dandy (SW 6284)
Hex Color Code: #8B6878
RGB Color Code: RGB(139, 104, 120)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 25.2%, 13.7%, 45.5%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Plum Dandy (SW 6284) color - its meaning and example


What color is Plum Dandy (SW 6284)?

Plum Dandy (SW 6284) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Plum Dandy (SW 6284) is #8B6878, and the RGB color code is RGB(139, 104, 120).

In the RGB color model, Plum Dandy (SW 6284) has a red value of 139, a green value of 104, and a blue value of 120. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 25.2% magenta, 13.7% yellow, and 45.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 332.6° (degrees), 14.4 % saturation, and 47.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Plum Dandy (SW 6284) has a hue of 332.6° (degrees), 25.2 % saturation and 54.5 % brightness/value.


Plum Dandy (SW 6284) is cool or warm?

The color Plum Dandy (SW 6284) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Plum Dandy (SW 6284)?

Plum Dandy (SW 6284) has an LRV of nearly 17. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 Dandy (SW 6284)

Light Color


Compare LRV 17 of Plum Dandy (SW 6284) 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 17 puts Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy (SW 6284) 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 Dandy (SW 6284) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(139, 104, 120)
Red
139 (54.5%)
Green
104 (40.8%)
Blue
120 (47.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
25.18%
Yellow
13.67%
Key
45.49%

HSL

HSL(332.57deg, 14.4 %, 47.6 %)

Hue
332.57°
Saturation
14.40 %.
Lightness
47.65 %.

RYB

RYB(92, 93, 104)
Red
92 (36.0%)
Yellow
93 (36.3%)
Blue
104 (40.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
332.57°
Saturation
25.18 %.
Brightness / Value
54.51 %.

HWB

H: 332.57°

W: 40.78 %

B: 45.49 %

XYZ

X : 18.99

Y : 16.75

Z : 20

YXY

Y1 : 16.75

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 45.49%

M : 59.22%

Y : 52.94%


LRV

~ 16.7 %

Munsell Color System

5.6RP 4.6/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 47.94

A : 16.7

B : -3.45

CIE-Lch

L : 47.94

C : 17.05

H : 348.32

CIE-Luv

L : 47.94

U : 20.06

V : -7.4

Hunter-Lab

L : 40.92

A : 11.21

B : -0.33






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Plum Dandy (SW 6284) (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.



#915F6D
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#796878
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ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)





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


RAL Design


Plum Dandy (SW 6284) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Plum Dandy (SW 6284) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Plum Dandy (SW 6284) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Plum Dandy (SW 6284) to Pantone PMS


#926977
PANTONE 4094 C
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#8B6D80
PANTONE 4110 C
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#86647A
PANTONE 5205 C
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#936D73
PANTONE 7639 C
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Plum Dandy (SW 6284) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Plum Dandy (SW 6284) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Plum Dandy (SW 6284) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Plum Dandy (SW 6284) to RAL Classic


#816183
RAL 4001 - Red Lilac
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Plum Dandy (SW 6284) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Plum Dandy (SW 6284) to British Standard 4800







Paint similar to Plum Dandy (SW 6284) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Plum Dandy (SW 6284) (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 Dandy (SW 6284) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Plum Dandy (SW 6284) to Sherwin Williams


#8B6878
Plum Dandy (SW 6284)
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#9E6D79
Moss Rose (SW 6291)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#9E6B75
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ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)
#8D5869
Berry Bush (SW 6292)
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)


Valspar


Plum Dandy (SW 6284) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Plum Dandy (SW 6284) to Valspar


#8A6C7A
Tragic Juliet (T512)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#7E6472
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ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#796172
Purple Sunset (V077-5)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Behr


Plum Dandy (SW 6284) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Plum Dandy (SW 6284) to Behr


#916B77
Full Glass (S120-6)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
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Plum Royale (S110-6)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#956C87
Sophisticated Lilac (M110-6)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#965F73
Glitz And Glamour (MQ1-03)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)





PPG Paints


Plum Dandy (SW 6284) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Plum Dandy (SW 6284) to PPG Paints


#8E6278
Victorian Plum (PPG1179-6)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
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Wild Geranium (PPG1045-6)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
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Velvet Slipper (PPG1046-6)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Plum Dandy (SW 6284) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Plum Dandy (SW 6284) to Benjamin Moore


#94717D
Aplomb (AF-625)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#8D6782
Lazy Afternoon (1378)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#7C6A73
Bonne Nuit (AF-635)
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
#7D6685
Cupid's Dart (1385)
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Plum Dandy (SW 6284) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Plum Dandy (SW 6284) to Dunn-Edwards


#90686C
Mauve-a-Lish (DET 402)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#806568
Amazing Amethyst (DE 6013)
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#91788C
Muted Berry (DE 5977)
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#745E6F
Plum Wine (DE 5978)
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% 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 Dandy (SW 6284) - #8B6878 Color Images and Patterns


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