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Sherwin Williams Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) Paint Color


Color Name: Vigorous Violet (SW 6838)
Hex Color Code: #7C5A7E
RGB Color Code: RGB(124, 90, 126)
CMYK Values*: 1.6%, 28.6%, 0.0%, 50.6%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) color - its meaning and example


What color is Vigorous Violet (SW 6838)?

Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) is #7C5A7E, and the RGB color code is RGB(124, 90, 126).

In the RGB color model, Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) has a red value of 124, a green value of 90, and a blue value of 126. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.6% cyan, 28.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 50.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 296.7° (degrees), 16.7 % saturation, and 42.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) has a hue of 296.7° (degrees), 28.6 % saturation and 49.4 % brightness/value.


Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) is cool or warm?

The color Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Vigorous Violet (SW 6838)?

Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) has an LRV of nearly 13. 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

Vigorous Violet (SW 6838)

Light Color


Compare LRV 13 of Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) 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 13 puts Sherwin Williams Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) 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


Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(124, 90, 126)
Red
124 (48.6%)
Green
90 (35.3%)
Blue
126 (49.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.59%
Magenta
28.57%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
50.59%

HSL

HSL(296.67deg, 16.7 %, 42.4 %)

Hue
296.67°
Saturation
16.67 %.
Lightness
42.35 %.

RYB

RYB(96, 90, 119)
Red
96 (37.5%)
Yellow
90 (35.1%)
Blue
119 (46.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
296.67°
Saturation
28.57 %.
Brightness / Value
49.41 %.

HWB

H: 296.67°

W: 35.29 %

B: 50.59 %

XYZ

X : 15.73

Y : 13.1

Z : 21.44

YXY

Y1 : 13.1

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.26

CMY

C : 51.37%

M : 64.71%

Y : 50.59%


LRV

~ 13.1 %

Munsell Color System

8.4P 4.1/4.5

CIE-Lab

L : 42.92

A : 20.58

B : -14.77

CIE-Lch

L : 42.92

C : 25.33

H : 324.34

CIE-Luv

L : 42.92

U : 16.57

V : -23.42

Hunter-Lab

L : 36.2

A : 14.24

B : -9.77






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) (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.



#86608E
French Lilac
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) to RAL Classic


#816183
RAL 4001 - Red Lilac
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#844C82
RAL 4008 - Signal Violet
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#6E6387
RAL 4011 - Pearl Violet
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)


Pantone PMS


Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) to Pantone PMS


#7E5475
PANTONE 5135 C
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#875992
PANTONE 4083 C
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#86647A
PANTONE 5205 C
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)
#8A5A94
PANTONE 8123 C
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)


RAL Design


Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) to British Standard 4800


#6A506E
BS 24-C-39 - Regalia
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)
#8C6991
BS 24-C-38 - Amethyst
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
#965579
BS 24-E-56 - Violet
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) (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


Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) to Sherwin Williams


#7C5A7E
Vigorous Violet (SW 6838)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#795484
Passionate Purple (SW 6981)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#7E5A6D
Grape Harvest (SW 6285)
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
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Clematis (SW 6831)
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) to Benjamin Moore


#76597F
Fire and Ice (1392)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#755172
Ultra Violet (1372)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#7D6685
Cupid's Dart (1385)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#764B6E
Passion Plum (2073-30)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)


Behr


Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) to Behr


#79547A
Birthstone (MQ4-62)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#7F607F
Showstopper (MQ5-34)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#8A547F
Dynamic Magenta (HDC-MD-07)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#7B658A
Notorious (M570-6)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) to Dunn-Edwards


#7E5E8D
Plum Power (DE 5985)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#6D5C7B
Princely Violet (DE 5957)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#915D88
Plum Perfect (DE 6006)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#804B81
Vibrant Orchid (DE 6000)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)


Valspar


Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) to Valspar


#81658E
Vivacious Violet (V038-5)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#7A4B70
Purple Davenport (1003-3A)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#77508B
Sonic Plum (4002-10C)
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)
#7E4883
Cosmic Berry (4001-10C)
ΔE - 7.06 (92.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) to PPG Paints


#87657E
Blackberry Jam (PPG1178-6)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#886793
Mirabella (PPG1176-6)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#795088
Cleopatra's Gown (PPG1249-7)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)
#905284
Grape Juice (PPG1251-7)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) - #7C5A7E color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) - #7C5A7E Color Images and Patterns


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#7C5A7E
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