SW 6978

Sherwin Williams Drama Violet

Sherwin Williams Drama Violet SW 6978 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Drama Violet paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 6978. Find out if this gorgeous warm 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:Drama Violet SW 6978
Color code:SW 6978
Color name:Drama Violet
Brand:Sherwin Williams

Drama Violet for 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 warm Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Drama Violet for living room

  • Sherwin Williams Drama Violet living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Drama Violet japandi interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Drama Violet 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

Drama Violet for bathroom

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

Drama Violet on kitchen cabinets

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

Drama Violet reviews

  • Sherwin Williams Drama Violet wall
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  • Sherwin Williams Drama Violet kitchen backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Drama Violet kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Sherwin Williams Drama Violet living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Drama Violet 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 Drama Violet

Drama Violet SW 6978 has an LRV of 29.46% 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 29.46% 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 Drama Violet undertones?

Purple and Red are Sherwin Williams Drama Violet undertones 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:

#B883B0

RGB code:

184, 131, 176

Is Sherwin Williams Drama Violet SW 6978 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 309° this Purple refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6978 Drama Violet HSL code: 309, 27%, 62%

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.

  • Warm Purple will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Purple undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

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 Drama Violet:

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

Drama Violet SW 6978 vs Rosebay SW 6563

Can't decide between these gorgeous hues? We've got you covered with a comparison.

Sherwin Williams Drama Violet SW 6978 vs Sherwin Williams Rosebay SW 6563Sherwin Williams Drama Violet SW 6978
LRV: 29.46%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 38.9%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Drama Violet SW 6978 vs Ice Plant SW 6847

Can't decide between these gorgeous hues? We've got you covered with a comparison.

Sherwin Williams Drama Violet SW 6978 vs Sherwin Williams Ice Plant SW 6847Sherwin Williams Drama Violet SW 6978
LRV: 29.46%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 31.07%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#b883b0copy color code
RGB Decimal184, 131, 176copy color code
RGB Percent72.16%, 51.37%, 69.02%copy color code
HSVHue: 309° Saturation: 28.8% Value: 72.16%copy color code
HSLhsl(309, 27, 62)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 28.8 Yellow: 4.35 Key: 27.84copy color code
YIQY: 151.977 I: 17.122 Q: 25.215copy color code
XYZX: 35.719 Y: 29.559 Z: 44.886copy color code
CIE LabL:61.272 a:27.752 b:-15.623copy color code
CIE LuvL:61.272 u:27.836 v:-27.795copy color code
Decimal12092336copy color code
Hunter lab54.368, 22.127, -10.893copy color code
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