Sherwin Williams Awesome Violet SW 6815
| Official page: | Awesome Violet SW 6815 |
| Code: | SW 6815 |
| Name: | Awesome Violet |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Inbe Tweens, Living Well, Vintage Moxie |
What color is Sherwin Williams Awesome Violet?
Elevate your space with the captivating hue of Sherwin Williams SW 6815 Awesome Violet. This rich and luxurious color brings a sense of depth and sophistication to any room. Pair Awesome Violet with crisp whites to create a striking contrast, or with muted grays for a more subtle and harmonious look. Complement this statement color with metallic accents in gold or silver for a touch of glamour. Whether used as a bold accent wall or throughout an entire room, SW 6815 is sure to make a stunning impression.
Awesome Violet for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Awesome Violet for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Purple shade can create a unique space
Sherwin Williams SW 6815 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Mid-tone real bathrooms.
Sherwin Williams SW 6815 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Sherwin Williams Awesome Violet reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
Try before you buy
100% accurate
reusable paint samples
Peel, stick,
and repeat
Twice painted
with real paint
Next day
delivery
What are Sherwin Williams Awesome Violet undertones?
The undertone of Awesome Violet can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
R
G
B
HEX value
HEX value:
#A7B2D4
RGB code:
167, 178, 212
Is Sherwin Williams Awesome Violet SW 6815 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 225° thisPurplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6815 Awesome Violet HSL code: 225, 34%, 74%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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.
How light temperature affects Awesome 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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Awesome 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 6815
Awesome Violet
Darker shades
SW 6815
Awesome 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 Awesome Violet with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 45, such as Sherwin Williams Griffin and Warm Stone.
LRV of Awesome Violet
Awesome Violet has an LRV of 44.98% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 44.98%, 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
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.
| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #a7b2d4 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 167, 178, 212 | |
| RGB Percent | 65.49%, 69.80%, 83.14% | |
| HSV | Hue: 225° Saturation: 21.23% Value: 83.14% | |
| HSL | hsl(225, 34, 74) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 21.23 Magenta: 16.04 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 16.86 | |
| YIQ | Y: 178.587 I: -17.481 Q: 8.254 | |
| XYZ | X: 43.736 Y: 44.809 Z: 68.614 | |
| CIE Lab | L:72.766 a:3.405 b:-18.423 | |
| CIE Luv | L:72.766 u:-7.6 v:-29.139 | |
| Decimal | 10990292 | |
| Hunter Lab | 66.939, -0.516, -13.916 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6815 Awesome Violet
Copy color code
Color equivalents
SW 6969
Indulgent
Sherwin Williams
MQ4-30
Lavender Wash
Behr
1432
Freesia
Benjamin Moore
2068-50
Victorian Trim
Benjamin Moore
S540-3
Meadow Phlox
Behr
1418
Oriental Iris
Benjamin Moore
MQ5-17
Poetry Reading
Behr
P540-4
Lavender Sky
Behr
1424
Blue Viola
Benjamin Moore
MQ4-31
Stardust Evening
Behr
P550-3
Lavender Cloud
Behr
M550-4
Wisteria Blue
Behr
M540-4
Hopeful Dream
Behr
822
Riviera Azure
Benjamin Moore
2070-50
Enchanted
Benjamin Moore
PPU15-14
Ballroom Blue
Behr
P540-3
Canterbury Bells
Behr
MQ5-13
Upscale
Behr