Kimono Violet
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Kimono Violet remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 6 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#5D395F
LRV
6.14
Kimono Violet's Color Strip
Kimono Violet is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Browsing strip 183 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Kimono Violet in Real Rooms
Kimono Violet has a low LRV of 6.14 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, bedroom, mudroom and front door.
2 Misc Photos
These examples of Kimono Violet in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.
Walls in Kimono Violet establish a bold, artistic statement.
@fivestarpaintingfrisco
Furniture finished in Kimono Violet becomes a dynamic focal point.
@nowzen
1 Bedroom Photo
Pairing Kimono Violet with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
Bedroom walls painted Kimono Violet spark creativity and imagination.
@jaquelines.fresh.coat
1 Mudroom Photo
The depth of Kimono Violet is a secret weapon against the "dirty" look that many light-colored mudrooms eventually suffer from. It retains its freshness and intentionality even when it's not perfectly clean, which is essential for an active family.
Mudroom walls in Kimono Violet energize the entryway space.
@mollyvaldezstudio
2 Front Door Photos
There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Kimono Violet. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.
A garage door painted Kimono Violet adds unexpected personality.
@jessicavkramer
Front entry doors in Kimono Violet make a confident visual impact.
@hcrockett
Coordinating Colors
Ibis White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 6), opening up a space where Kimono Violet encloses it.
At LRV 76 vs 6, White Heron is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 28 vs 6, Felted Wool is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Ibis White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 6), opening up a space where Kimono Violet encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 9 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 6 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 5-point LRV gap (11 vs 6) makes Gutsy Grape the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (12 vs 6) makes Passionate Purple the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 6 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Kingston reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 6), opening up a space where Kimono Violet encloses it.
Window Pane reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 6), opening up a space where Kimono Violet encloses it.
At LRV 60 vs 6, Piedmont is decisively the brighter choice.
Holly Glen reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 6), opening up a space where Kimono Violet encloses it.
At LRV 84 vs 6, Serendipity is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 34 vs 6, Agate Green is decisively the brighter choice.