# Sherwin Williams Drama Violet

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/drama-violet-sw-6978](https://plan-home.com/color/drama-violet-sw-6978)

Sherwin Williams Drama Violet SW 6978 is a medium-light muted violet with a noticeable rosy cast, reading more like softened orchid than a deep purple. Its grayed quality keeps the color from feeling overly sweet, while the pink undertone gives it warmth against crisp white trim. In bright daylight, Drama Violet can look airy and powdery; under warmer evening bulbs, it tends to appear fuller and more mauve. It suits a bedroom wall, a dressing area, or a powder room where a gentle but clearly colored finish is wanted. Pair it with soft charcoal, creamy off-white, pale blush, or natural oak and brass for contrast that does not compete with the violet.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Drama Violet
- **Color code:** SW 6978
- **HEX:** #b883b0
- **RGB:** 184, 131, 176
- **LRV:** 29.46%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** purple, red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 309° Saturation: 28.8% Value: 72.16%
- **HSL:** hsl(309, 27, 62)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 28.8 Yellow: 4.35 Key: 27.84
- **YIQ:** Y: 151.977 I: 17.122 Q: 25.215
- **XYZ:** X: 35.719 Y: 29.559 Z: 44.886
- **CIE Lab:** L:61.272 a:27.752 b:-15.623
- **CIE Luv:** L:61.272 u:27.836 v:-27.795
- **Decimal:** 12092336
- **Hunter Lab:** 54.368, 22.127, -10.893

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Joie De Vivre](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-joie-de-vivre)
- [Benjamin Moore Lilac Pink](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lilac-pink-2074-40)
- [Behr Rock Star Pink](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rock-star-pink)
- [Benjamin Moore Purple Hyacinth](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-purple-hyacinth-2073-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Pink Raspberry](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pink-raspberry-2075-40)
- [Behr Eccentric Magenta](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-eccentric-magenta)
- [Behr I Heart Potion](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-i-heart-potion)
- [Behr Rosy](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rosy)
- [Sherwin Williams Baroness](https://plan-home.com/color/baroness-sw-6837)
- [Sherwin Williams Plum Blossom](https://plan-home.com/color/plum-blossom-sw-6974)
- [Benjamin Moore Victorian Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-victorian-purple-1370)
- [Sherwin Williams Ice Plant](https://plan-home.com/color/ice-plant-sw-6847)
- [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 Melrose Pink](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-melrose-pink-1363)
- [Benjamin Moore Raspberry Mousse](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-raspberry-mousse-2076-40)
- [Behr Heart Breaker](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-heart-breaker)
- [Behr Lilac Intuition](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lilac-intuition)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Queenly](https://plan-home.com/color/queenly-sw-6977)

## 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 Dard Hunter Green](https://plan-home.com/color/dard-hunter-green-sw-0041)
- [Sherwin Williams Billiard Green](https://plan-home.com/color/billiard-green-sw-0016)
- [Sherwin Williams Roycroft Bottle Green](https://plan-home.com/color/roycroft-bottle-green-sw-2847)
- [Sherwin Williams Holly Glen](https://plan-home.com/color/holly-glen-sw-9678)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/archived-paint-colors/sw6978

## 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.