SW 6823

Sherwin Williams Brave Purple

Sherwin Williams Brave Purple SW 6823 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Brave Purple paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 6823. Find out if this gorgeous cold 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:Brave Purple SW 6823
Color code:SW 6823
Color name:Brave Purple
Brand:Sherwin Williams

Brave Purple for bedroom

  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple bedroom
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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.

Brave Purple for living room

  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple victorian house interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple cozy living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple living room walls
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple japandi interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple living room
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Check out this stunning Mid-tone used in real living rooms. Explore how this Purple color shade can create a unique space

Brave Purple for bathroom

  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple minimalist bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Mid-tone real bathrooms.

Brave Purple on kitchen cabinets

  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple small kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Brave Purple reviews

  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple wall
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple kitchen painted backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple kitchen backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple kitchen review
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple modern interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Brave Purple living room
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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.

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LRV of Brave Purple

Brave Purple SW 6823 has an LRV of 28.93% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 28.93% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Sherwin Williams Brave Purple undertones?

Purple is Sherwin Williams Brave Purple 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:

#968DB8

RGB code:

150, 141, 184

Is Sherwin Williams Brave Purple SW 6823 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 253° this Purple refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6823 Brave Purple HSL code: 253, 23%, 64%

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.

  • Cool Purple shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Purple undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

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.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Brave Purple:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Sherwin Williams SW 6823 Brave Purple

Darker shades

Sherwin Williams SW 6823 Brave Purple

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Brave Purple SW 6823 vs Vesper Violet SW 6542

Wondering how these two paint colors differ? Let us help you choose the perfect paint color for your home with our comparison.

Sherwin Williams Brave Purple SW 6823 vs Sherwin Williams Vesper Violet SW 6542Sherwin Williams Brave Purple SW 6823
LRV: 28.93%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 35.18%
Medium color
Temperature: cold

Brave Purple SW 6823 vs Kismet SW 6830

Choosing between these two awesome hues? We'll break down the differences to help you find the perfect shade for your space.

Sherwin Williams Brave Purple SW 6823 vs Sherwin Williams Kismet SW 6830Sherwin Williams Brave Purple SW 6823
LRV: 28.93%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 29.24%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#968db8copy color code
RGB Decimal150, 141, 184copy color code
RGB Percent58.82%, 55.29%, 72.16%copy color code
HSVHue: 253° Saturation: 23.37% Value: 72.16%copy color code
HSLhsl(253, 23, 64)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 18.48 Magenta: 23.37 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 27.84copy color code
YIQY: 148.593 I: -8.455 Q: 15.285copy color code
XYZX: 30.752 Y: 28.994 Z: 49.311copy color code
CIE LabL:60.776 a:12.319 b:-21.215copy color code
CIE LuvL:60.776 u:2.077 v:-34.022copy color code
Decimal9866680copy color code
Hunter lab53.846, 7.711, -16.604copy color code
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