Impetuous vs Valiant Violet paint color comparison

Impetuous vs Valiant Violet

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Impetuous reads as beige-yellow, while Valiant Violet reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Impetuous (LRV 67) reflects noticeably more light than Valiant Violet (LRV 6), a difference of 60 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Impetuous runs warm while Valiant Violet is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 87.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Impetuous
Sherwin-Williams · 6916
LRV66.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6916
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams · 6818
LRV6.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6818
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Impetuous vs Valiant Violet Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Impetuous on one side and Valiant Violet on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.