Vesper Violet
Often used for its versatile qualities, Vesper Violet remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 4 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#99A0B2
LRV
35.18
Vesper Violet's Color Strip
Vesper Violet is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Daydream and Dusty Heather. The strip spans from Starry Night at the lightest end to Majestic Purple at the deepest. Strip 187 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Vesper Violet in Real Rooms
Vesper Violet has a medium LRV of 35.18 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. 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 and kitchen.
3 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Vesper Violet adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
Walls in Vesper Violet deliver a sophisticated purple tone with contemporary appeal.
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An accent wall in Vesper Violet creates dramatic contrast in this modern living space.
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Wall paneling painted Vesper Violet adds architectural depth and moody elegance to the room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Vesper Violet is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Kitchen walls in Vesper Violet create an unexpected, stylish color statement.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 72 vs 35, Spatial White is decisively the brighter choice.
Greek Villa reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 35), opening up a space where Vesper Violet encloses it.
Jon 66 quil 246 216 reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 35), opening up a space where Vesper Violet encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 72 vs 35, Spatial White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 38 and 35, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Modern Lavender reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Vesper Violet reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 6-point LRV gap (35 vs 29) makes Vesper Violet the marginally brighter of the two.
Aleutian reads slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 35 vs 34), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 35 and 32, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 37 and 35, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (35 vs 32) makes Vesper Violet the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 35 vs 34), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 35), opening up a space where Vesper Violet encloses it.
With LRVs of 35 and 35, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Vesper Violet reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 13), opening up a space where Griffin encloses it.
Vesper Violet reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 20), opening up a space where Warm Stone encloses it.
At LRV 61 vs 35, Mercurial is decisively the brighter choice.
Vesper Violet reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 21), opening up a space where Habitat encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 36 vs 35), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 69 vs 35, Starry Night is decisively the brighter choice.
Daydream reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 35), opening up a space where Vesper Violet encloses it.
Darker Colors
Vesper Violet reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Vesper Violet reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 20), opening up a space where Soulful Blue encloses it.