Sherwin Williams Joyful Lilac SW 6972

Let’s dive into a full Joyful Lilac paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 6972. Find out if this gorgeous warm purple paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Joyful Lilac SW 6972
Color code:SW 6972
Color name:Joyful Lilac
Brand:Sherwin Williams

What are Sherwin Williams Joyful Lilac undertones?

Purple is Sherwin Williams Joyful Lilac undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#E4D4E2

RGB code:

228, 212, 226

Is Sherwin Williams Joyful Lilac SW 6972 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 308° this Purple refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6972 Joyful Lilac HSL code: 308, 23%, 86%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Purple will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Purple undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Color comparison

Joyful Lilac SW 6972 vs Lite Lavender SW 6554

Can't decide between these two shades for your project? We break down the differences to assist you in making the right choice.

Sherwin Williams Joyful Lilac SW 6972 vs Sherwin Williams Lite Lavender SW 6554Open Joyful Lilac SW 6972
LRV: 69.2%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 71.4%
Light color
Temperature: warm