Sherwin Williams African Violet SW 6982
| Official page: | African Violet SW 6982 |
| Code: | SW 6982 |
| Name: | African Violet |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams African Violet?
Sherwin Williams's African Violet (SW 6982) exudes a rich and regal vibe that instantly elevates any space. This deep hue beautifully pairs with creamy ivory tones to create a luxurious and sophisticated look. Complementing it with accents in soft gray or muted sage green adds a touch of balance and charm to the overall ambiance. African Violet provides a striking focal point in any room and works well with natural wood finishes and metallic accents, bringing a sense of warmth and elegance to the decor.
African Violet for bedroom
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Sherwin Williams SW 6982 for bathroom (2 photos)
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What are Sherwin Williams African Violet undertones?
African Violet has a clear purple undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#665385
RGB code:
102, 83, 133
Is Sherwin Williams African Violet SW 6982 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 263°, this dark purple leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
SW 6982 African Violet HSL code: 263, 23%, 42%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects African Violet
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams African Violet:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 6982
African Violet
Darker shades
SW 6982
African Violet
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color African Violet with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 83, such as Sherwin Williams Green Onyx and Rookwood Dark Green.
LRV of African Violet
African Violet has an LRV of 10.78% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 10.78%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #665385 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 102, 83, 133 | |
| RGB Percent | 40.00%, 32.55%, 52.16% | |
| HSV | Hue: 263° Saturation: 37.59% Value: 52.16% | |
| HSL | hsl(263, 23, 42) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 23.31 Magenta: 37.59 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 47.84 | |
| YIQ | Y: 94.381 I: -4.745 Q: 19.579 | |
| XYZ | X: 12.805 Y: 10.705 Z: 23.576 | |
| CIE Lab | L:39.078 a:18.914 b:-25.134 | |
| CIE Luv | L:39.078 u:6.093 v:-37.419 | |
| Decimal | 6706053 | |
| Hunter Lab | 32.718, 12.605, -19.82 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6982 African Violet
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