Kimono Violet vs Ink

Kimono VioletSherwin-WilliamsvsInkTikkurilaΔE 17.6Distinct difference

Kimono Violet (Sherwin-Williams) and Ink (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Kimono Violet belongs to the pink-purple family and Ink to the blue family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 6 vs 6 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 17.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Kimono Violet
Sherwin-Williams · 6839
Hex#5D395F
LRV6.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6839
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Ink
Tikkurila · M350
Hex#3D4360
LRV6.3
BrandTikkurila
NumberM350
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Kimono Violet vs Ink Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kimono Violet on one side and Ink 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.

More Kimono Violet comparisons

See how Kimono Violet stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Kimono Violet
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Kimono Violet
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Kimono Violet
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Purbeck Stone
Kimono Violet
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Kimono Violet
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Kimono Violet
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Kimono Violet
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Kimono Violet
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Kimono Violet
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Kimono Violet
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Kimono Violet
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Vintage Vogue reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Kimono Violet
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Kimono Violet
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Cement grey
Kimono Violet
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Kimono Violet
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Piazza
Kimono Violet
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Kimono Violet
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Kimono Violet
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Kimono Violet
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Kimono Violet
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Kimono Violet reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Kimono Violet
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Kimono Violet
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Kimono Violet
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Kimono Violet
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Classic Silver
Kimono Violet
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Kimono Violet
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Kimono Violet
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Kimono Violet
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Kimono Violet
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Kimono Violet
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Passageway reads slightly lighter