# Sherwin Williams Dahlia

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/dahlia-sw-6816](https://plan-home.com/color/dahlia-sw-6816)

Sherwin Williams Dahlia SW 6816 is a medium-light periwinkle blue with a noticeable violet cast. Its cool blue base keeps it fresh, while the softened lavender undertone prevents it from reading overly icy or primary. In daylight, Dahlia can appear clearer and bluer; warmer artificial light may bring out more of its purple side. It makes a compelling bedroom, bathroom, or reading-nook wall color, especially alongside crisp white trim and pale oak. For a more grounded scheme, pair this shade with charcoal, deep navy, brushed nickel, or natural linen fabrics.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Dahlia
- **Color code:** SW 6816
- **HEX:** #8b98c4
- **RGB:** 139, 152, 196
- **LRV:** 31.77%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue
- **Collections:** ABC's and 123's, 2017 Intrepid

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 226° Saturation: 29.08% Value: 76.86%
- **HSL:** hsl(226, 33, 66)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 29.08 Magenta: 22.45 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 23.14
- **YIQ:** Y: 153.129 I: -21.886 Q: 10.943
- **XYZ:** X: 31.836 Y: 31.93 Z: 56.695
- **CIE Lab:** L:63.285 a:5.495 b:-24.203
- **CIE Luv:** L:63.285 u:-8.892 v:-38.071
- **Decimal:** 9148612
- **Hunter Lab:** 56.506, 1.681, -19.934

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Persian Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-persian-violet-1419)
- [Behr Blue Satin](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-satin)
- [Behr Pansy Garden](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pansy-garden)
- [Behr Carriage Ride](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-carriage-ride)
- [Behr Vintage Ribbon](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-vintage-ribbon)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Pearl](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-pearl-1433)
- [Behr Lily Of The Nile](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lily-of-the-nile)
- [Benjamin Moore Pressed Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pressed-violet-csp-520)
- [Benjamin Moore Steel Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-steel-blue-823)
- [Behr Water Hyacinth](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-water-hyacinth)
- [Behr Hopeful Dream](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hopeful-dream)
- [Benjamin Moore Violet Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-violet-stone-2069-40)
- [Sherwin Williams Indulgent](https://plan-home.com/color/indulgent-sw-6969)
- [Behr Lavender Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lavender-sky)
- [Behr Violet Aura](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-violet-aura)
- [Behr Washed Denim](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-washed-denim)
- [Behr Monarchy](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-monarchy)
- [Benjamin Moore Softened Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-softened-violet-1420)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Breathtaking](https://plan-home.com/color/breathtaking-sw-6814)
- [Sherwin Williams Hyacinth Tint](https://plan-home.com/color/hyacinth-tint-sw-6968)
- [Sherwin Williams Indulgent](https://plan-home.com/color/indulgent-sw-6969)
- [Sherwin Williams Awesome Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/awesome-violet-sw-6815)
- [Sherwin Williams Agapanthus](https://plan-home.com/color/agapanthus-sw-9066)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Venture Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/venture-violet-sw-6970)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Griffin](https://plan-home.com/color/griffin-sw-7026)
- [Sherwin Williams Warm Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/warm-stone-sw-7032)
- [Sherwin Williams Mercurial](https://plan-home.com/color/mercurial-sw-9550)
- [Sherwin Williams Habitat](https://plan-home.com/color/habitat-sw-9608)
- [Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/intellectual-gray-sw-7045)
- [Sherwin Williams Lunar Lite](https://plan-home.com/color/lunar-lite-sw-9546)
- [Sherwin Williams Cocoon](https://plan-home.com/color/cocoon-sw-6173)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/purple-paint-colors/sw6816

## 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.