Sherwin-Williams • 6825

Izmir Purple

Name: Sherwin-Williams Izmir Purple 6825
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

We've categorized Izmir Purple as a genuinely dark Purple because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 6 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#4D426E

LRV

6.56

Light Reflectance Value

6.56

dark

Temperaturecool

SaturationBright

Izmir Purple's Color Strip

Izmir Purple is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Color strip 181 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

C1Inspired Lilac C2Potentially Purple C3Wisteria C4Forever Lilac C5Brave Purple C6Forget-Me-Not C7Izmir Purple

Izmir Purple in Real Rooms

Izmir Purple has a low LRV of 6.56 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, home office, house and bathroom.

1 Misc Photo

See how Izmir Purple is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.

Izmir Purple Review

@quendi13

1 Home Office Photo

To create a "library" feel in your home office, use Izmir Purple on both the walls and the built-in shelving. This monochromatic approach creates a sophisticated, academic atmosphere that makes the room feel like a true destination for thought.

Sw 6825 Office

@tbradleymurals

1 House Photo

Izmir Purple is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.

Sherwin Williams Izmir Purple Playhouse

@rainbow__lane

3 Bathroom Photos

Pairing Izmir Purple with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.