# Sherwin Williams Baroness

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/baroness-sw-6837](https://plan-home.com/color/baroness-sw-6837)

Sherwin Williams Baroness SW 6837 is a muted medium lavender with a balanced mix of violet and gray, giving it a gently softened appearance rather than a bright purple look. Its equal red and blue notes keep the color fairly neutral, while the lowered green value creates a clear mauve-violet cast. In daylight, Baroness can read as a dusty orchid; under warmer bulbs, it may appear slightly rosier and more subdued. It has enough depth for a bedroom wall, powder room, or painted built-in, especially when paired with soft white trim, pale gray, or warm natural wood. Brushed nickel, aged brass, linen upholstery, and charcoal accents can all provide useful contrast without overwhelming this shade.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Baroness
- **Color code:** SW 6837
- **HEX:** #a785a7
- **RGB:** 167, 133, 167
- **LRV:** 27.74%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** purple
- **Collections:** 2015 Buoyant

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 300° Saturation: 20.36% Value: 65.49%
- **HSL:** hsl(300, 16, 59)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 20.36 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 34.51
- **YIQ:** Y: 147.042 I: 9.335 Q: 17.773
- **XYZ:** X: 31.298 Y: 27.781 Z: 40.262
- **CIE Lab:** L:59.691 a:19.019 b:-13.051
- **CIE Luv:** L:59.691 u:17.269 v:-22.319
- **Decimal:** 10978727
- **Hunter Lab:** 52.708, 13.753, -8.395

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Purple Hyacinth](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-purple-hyacinth-2073-40)
- [Behr Amazonian Orchid](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-amazonian-orchid)
- [Benjamin Moore Naples Sunset](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-naples-sunset-1391)
- [Benjamin Moore Carolina Plum](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-carolina-plum-1384)
- [Sherwin Williams Plum Blossom](https://plan-home.com/color/plum-blossom-sw-6974)
- [Sherwin Williams Radiant Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/radiant-lilac-sw-0074)
- [Behr Celeb City](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-celeb-city)
- [Behr Aged To Perfection](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-aged-to-perfection)
- [Behr Lilac Intuition](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lilac-intuition)
- [Behr I Heart Potion](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-i-heart-potion)
- [Sherwin Williams Drama Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/drama-violet-sw-6978)
- [Benjamin Moore Wild Orchid](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wild-orchid-2072-40)
- [Behr Joie De Vivre](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-joie-de-vivre)
- [Sherwin Williams Kismet](https://plan-home.com/color/kismet-sw-6830)
- [Behr Uptown Girl](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-uptown-girl)
- [Benjamin Moore Victorian Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-victorian-purple-1370)
- [Behr Rosy](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rosy)
- [Benjamin Moore Hydrangea](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hydrangea-1390)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Enchant](https://plan-home.com/color/enchant-sw-6555)
- [Sherwin Williams Novel Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/novel-lilac-sw-6836)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Vigorous Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/vigorous-violet-sw-6838)
- [Sherwin Williams Veri Berri](https://plan-home.com/color/veri-berri-sw-9069)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Kingston](https://plan-home.com/color/kingston-sw-9677)
- [Sherwin Williams Window Pane](https://plan-home.com/color/window-pane-sw-6210)
- [Sherwin Williams Piedmont](https://plan-home.com/color/piedmont-sw-9657)
- [Sherwin Williams Holly Glen](https://plan-home.com/color/holly-glen-sw-9678)
- [Sherwin Williams Glimmer](https://plan-home.com/color/glimmer-sw-6476)
- [Sherwin Williams Agate Green](https://plan-home.com/color/agate-green-sw-7742)
- [Sherwin Williams Courtyard](https://plan-home.com/color/courtyard-sw-6440)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/purple-paint-colors/sw6837

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.