Sherwin-Williams6818

Valiant Violet

Valiant Violet is a genuinely dark Purple from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find suggested color relationships and detailed color data.

Hex

#3E4371

LRV

6.23

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Light Reflectance Value
6.23
Dark
TemperatureCool
SaturationBright

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

Spatial White
Spatial White vs Valiant Violet
Spatial White
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Spatial White
6259 · LRV 72
Sherwin-Williams
Valiant Violet
6818 · LRV 6

At LRV 72 vs 6, Spatial White is decisively the brighter choice.

On The Rocks
On The Rocks vs Valiant Violet
On The Rocks
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
On The Rocks
7671 · LRV 62
Sherwin-Williams
Valiant Violet
6818 · LRV 6

At LRV 62 vs 6, On The Rocks is decisively the brighter choice.

Peppercorn
Peppercorn vs Valiant Violet
Peppercorn
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Peppercorn
7674 · LRV 10
Sherwin-Williams
Valiant Violet
6818 · LRV 6

A 3-point LRV gap (10 vs 6) makes Peppercorn the marginally brighter of the two.

Trim Color

Spatial White
Spatial White vs Valiant Violet
Spatial White
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Spatial White
6259 · LRV 72
Sherwin-Williams
Valiant Violet
6818 · LRV 6

At LRV 72 vs 6, Spatial White is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Dignified
Dignified vs Valiant Violet
Dignified
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Dignified
6538 · LRV 7
Sherwin-Williams
Valiant Violet
6818 · LRV 6

With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Morning Glory vs Valiant Violet
Morning Glory
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Morning Glory
6971 · LRV 8
Sherwin-Williams
Valiant Violet
6818 · LRV 6

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Fully Purple
Fully Purple vs Valiant Violet
Fully Purple
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Fully Purple
6983 · LRV 8
Sherwin-Williams
Valiant Violet
6818 · LRV 6

With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Izmir Purple
Izmir Purple vs Valiant Violet
Izmir Purple
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Izmir Purple
6825 · LRV 7
Sherwin-Williams
Valiant Violet
6818 · LRV 6

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Majestic Purple vs Valiant Violet
Majestic Purple
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Majestic Purple
6545 · LRV 5
Sherwin-Williams
Valiant Violet
6818 · LRV 6

With LRVs of 6 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Dewberry
Dewberry vs Valiant Violet
Dewberry
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Dewberry
6552 · LRV 5
Sherwin-Williams
Valiant Violet
6818 · LRV 6

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Dress Blues
Dress Blues vs Valiant Violet
Dress Blues
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Dress Blues
9176 · LRV 5
Sherwin-Williams
Valiant Violet
6818 · LRV 6

With LRVs of 6 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Indigo vs Valiant Violet
Indigo
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Indigo
6531 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Valiant Violet
6818 · LRV 6

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Concord Grape
Concord Grape vs Valiant Violet
Concord Grape
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Concord Grape
6559 · LRV 5
Sherwin-Williams
Valiant Violet
6818 · LRV 6

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Commodore
Commodore vs Valiant Violet
Commodore
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Commodore
6524 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Valiant Violet
6818 · LRV 6

With LRVs of 6 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Intellectual Gray
Intellectual Gray vs Valiant Violet
Intellectual Gray
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Intellectual Gray
7045 · LRV 36
Sherwin-Williams
Valiant Violet
6818 · LRV 6

At LRV 36 vs 6, Intellectual Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Lunar Lite
Lunar Lite vs Valiant Violet
Lunar Lite
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Lunar Lite
9546 · LRV 73
Sherwin-Williams
Valiant Violet
6818 · LRV 6

Lunar Lite reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 6), opening up a space where Valiant Violet encloses it.

Cocoon
Cocoon vs Valiant Violet
Cocoon
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Cocoon
6173 · LRV 15
Sherwin-Williams
Valiant Violet
6818 · LRV 6

Cocoon reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Crushed Ice
Crushed Ice vs Valiant Violet
Crushed Ice
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Crushed Ice
7647 · LRV 66
Sherwin-Williams
Valiant Violet
6818 · LRV 6

At LRV 66 vs 6, Crushed Ice is decisively the brighter choice.

Country Tweed
Country Tweed vs Valiant Violet
Country Tweed
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Country Tweed
9519 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Valiant Violet
6818 · LRV 6

At LRV 20 vs 6, Country Tweed is decisively the brighter choice.

Chatroom
Chatroom vs Valiant Violet
Chatroom
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Chatroom
6171 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Valiant Violet
6818 · LRV 6

Chatroom reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 6), opening up a space where Valiant Violet encloses it.

Repose Gray
Repose Gray vs Valiant Violet
Repose Gray
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Repose Gray
7015 · LRV 58
Sherwin-Williams
Valiant Violet
6818 · LRV 6

At LRV 58 vs 6, Repose Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Gentian
Gentian vs Valiant Violet
Gentian
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Gentian
6817 · LRV 18
Sherwin-Williams
Valiant Violet
6818 · LRV 6

A 11-point LRV gap (18 vs 6) makes Gentian the marginally brighter of the two.

Color Codes

HEX#3E4371
RGB62, 67, 113
HSL234° 29% 34%
CMYK45 41 0 56
CIE LabL: 30.0 a: 11.1 b: -27.2
XYZX: 6.97 Y: 6.23 Z: 16.45
Strip180 pos. C7
Sherwin-Williams Valiant Violet 6818 — Paint Color Details