Sherwin-Williams • 6816
Dahlia
With a focus on versatile tones, Dahlia (6816) is a standout Purple in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. Find professional pairing data and full color details below.
Hex
#8B98C4
LRV
31.77
Light Reflectance ValueMedium
31.77
TemperatureCool
SaturationBright
Collection
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Dahlia's Color Strip
Dahlia is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Awesome Violet and Gentian. The strip spans from Wishful Blue at the lightest end to Valiant Violet at the deepest. As part of strip 180, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
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Color Codes
HEX#8B98C4
RGB139, 152, 196
HSL226° 33% 66%
CMYK29 22 0 23
CIE LabL: 63.3 a: 5.5 b: -24.2
XYZX: 31.84 Y: 31.93 Z: 56.70
Strip180 pos. C5