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Sherwin Williams Poetry Plum SW6019

Poetry Plum

Sherwin Williams

SW6019

About Poetry Plum by Sherwin Williams

Poetry Plum SW6019 by Sherwin Williams is a dark neutral shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 12% and hue near 351° for steady results across rooms. Use on accents or pairing with light trim. Pairs well with clean whites and quiet neutrals.

Brightness: 11.9%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #6f5c5f

RGB: 111, 92, 95

Hue351°

Saturation9%

Lightness40%

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These are close matches to Poetry Plum from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Poetry Plum looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Poetry Plum SW6019 a warm or cool color?
Poetry Plum by Sherwin Williams is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Poetry Plum?
Poetry Plum sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 351°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Poetry Plum?
Brightness is about 12%. Saturation is around 9%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 40%. Hue is close to 351°. The hex value is #6f5c5f. The RGB value is 111, 92, 95.
Is Poetry Plum better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Poetry Plum has brightness around 12%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Poetry Plum?
You can match Poetry Plum with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Poetry Plum work best in a home?
Poetry Plum works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Poetry Plum compare to a pure white paint?
Poetry Plum is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Poetry Plum in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Poetry Plum in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Poetry Plum. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Poetry Plum. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.