Match Gentian
Sherwin-Williams Gentian is a deep, low-reflectance shade, cool in character with an LRV of 18. The matches below are the closest equivalents available across every brand on Pontata, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score. A ΔE under 3 is subtle; under 10 is noticeable but harmonious; above 25 means genuinely different colors.
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Gentian
6817#6572A5LRV 18Cool
Closest matches across every brand
One match per brand, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score calculated from Lab color space values. Lower is closer. Click any card to compare side by side in simulated rooms.
Gentian
Venture Violet
Venture Violet
6970 · LRV 23
Venture Violet reads slightly lighter
Gentian
Amethyst Showers 1
Amethyst Showers 1
08RB 19/308 · LRV 19
Nearly identical in tone
