NEUTRALS

Poetry Plum

#6F5C5F

RGB 111, 92, 95 · HSL 351°, 9%, 40% · CMYK 0, 17, 14, 56

Poetry Plum is #6F5C5F in HEX — rgb(111, 92, 95), hsl(351°, 9%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 14%, 56%).

Poetry Plum pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 351°, 9%, 40%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#6F5C5F

RGB111, 92, 95

HSL351°, 9%, 40%

HSV351°, 17%, 44%

CMYK0, 17, 14, 56

Decimal7298143

CSS RGBrgb(111, 92, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 9%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Poetry Plum SW6019

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Amazon 2115-30

ΔE 1.3 · #705C5D

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 1.7 · #6F595D

Dulux

Nasake S02B6

ΔE 1.8 · #746063

Behr

River Rocks N130-6

ΔE 1.9 · #6E585B

Valspar

Purple Earth 1004-7A

ΔE 3.5 · #6B5457

Kilz

Roasted Beet RA100-01

ΔE 3.8 · #685860

Dunn-Edwards

Louisiana Mud DE6398

ΔE 4.5 · #655856

PPG

Eagle Eye 1014-6

ΔE 4.9 · #736665

Vista Paint

Powderhorn Manor K-1161

ΔE 5.2 · #6C5652

Hallman-Lindsay

Smokescreen 556

ΔE 6.8 · #5E5755

IKEA

IKEA095 95

ΔE 7.2 · #726965

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 7.2 · #786963

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.3 · #575757

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 10.4 · #6C6960

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 12.2 · #583F40

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

A near-neutral with a subtle warm pink undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#6F5C5F

#5D6F6C

Analogous

#6F5D69

#6F5C5F

#6F635D

Triadic

#6F5C5F

#606F5D

#5D606F

Split-Complementary

#6F5C5F

#5D6F63

#5D696F

Tetradic

#6F5C5F

#696F5D

#5D6F6C

#635D6F

Monochromatic

#1C1718

#453A3C

#6F5C5F

#978285

#B9ACAE

Rectangle

#6F5C5F

#6F6C5D

#5D6F6C

#5D606F

Compound

#6F5C5F

#6F635D

#5D6F6C

#5D696F

Variations

Lighter

#907A7D

#AA9C9E

#CDC6C7

Darker

#594A4C

#3E3334

#241D1E

Saturation

#696364

#6F5D60

#9E2E3F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.23:1

vs Black

3.37:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6F5C5F

#64635F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6F5C5F

#60605F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6F5C5F

#6E5D5D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Poetry Plum gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#937262

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#6F5C5F

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#807787

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#416C66

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #6F5C5F;

CSS — background

background-color: #6F5C5F;

CSS Variable

--color-poetry-plum: #6F5C5F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'poetry-plum': '#6F5C5F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6F5C5F] text-[#6F5C5F]

SCSS

$poetry-plum: #6F5C5F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6F5C5F?

#6F5C5F is Poetry Plum, a mid-tone neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #6F5C5F warm or cool?

Poetry Plum reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Poetry Plum?

Poetry Plum works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Poetry Plum?

Poetry Plum pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Poetry Plum?

You can download Poetry Plum on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Poetry Plum?

The hex code is #6F5C5F. In RGB it's 111, 92, 95, and in HSL it's 351°, 9%, 40%.

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