Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams Valiant Violet (6818) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its brighter saturation keeps the hue present and expressive, even when the overall color is pale. The manufacturer's description below offers one reading; the room imagery leaves space for your own.
Hex
#3E4371LRV
6.23
Valiant Violet's Color Strip
Valiant Violet is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 180 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 72 vs 6, Spatial White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 62 vs 6, On The Rocks is decisively the brighter choice.
A 3-point LRV gap (10 vs 6) makes Peppercorn the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
At LRV 72 vs 6, Spatial White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 8 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.
With LRVs of 6 and 5, 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 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 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.
With LRVs of 6 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 36 vs 6, Intellectual Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Lunar Lite reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 6), opening up a space where Valiant Violet encloses it.
Cocoon reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 66 vs 6, Crushed Ice is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 20 vs 6, Country Tweed is decisively the brighter choice.
Chatroom reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 6), opening up a space where Valiant Violet encloses it.
At LRV 58 vs 6, Repose Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 11-point LRV gap (18 vs 6) makes Gentian the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This jewel-toned violet pulses with an electric cool energy, drawing you into a moody sanctuary that feels both regal and intimate. Perfect for a dramatic accent wall or boutique bedroom, its bright saturation commands attention while maintaining an air of mysterious elegance.