# Sherwin Williams Free Spirit

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/free-spirit-sw-6973](https://plan-home.com/color/free-spirit-sw-6973)

Sherwin Williams Free Spirit SW 6973 is a light, muted lavender with a softly gray cast that keeps its purple presence gentle rather than sugary. Its pale value gives walls an airy look, while the understated violet tone adds more character than a standard off-white. In cooler daylight, Free Spirit can read as a clearer lavender; warmer lamps may draw out a faint mauve warmth. It suits bedrooms, dressing areas, powder rooms, or a quiet home office, especially when paired with creamy white trim, warm greige textiles, and medium-toned wood. Charcoal accents, aged brass hardware, and natural linen provide useful contrast without overwhelming this soft shade.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Free Spirit
- **Color code:** SW 6973
- **HEX:** #cab2d2
- **RGB:** 202, 178, 210
- **LRV:** 48.87%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** purple
- **Collections:** ABC's and 123's, Living Well

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 285° Saturation: 15.24% Value: 82.35%
- **HSL:** hsl(285, 26, 76)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 3.81 Magenta: 15.24 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 17.65
- **YIQ:** Y: 188.824 I: 4.019 Q: 15.035
- **XYZ:** X: 51.908 Y: 49.051 Z: 67.689
- **CIE Lab:** L:75.483 a:14.373 b:-12.963
- **CIE Luv:** L:75.483 u:11.512 v:-22.325
- **Decimal:** 13284050
- **Hunter Lab:** 70.036, 9.732, -8.277

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Magical](https://plan-home.com/color/magical-sw-6829)
- [Benjamin Moore Wishing Well](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wishing-well-1389)
- [Benjamin Moore Purple Easter Egg](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-purple-easter-egg-2073-50)
- [Behr Confetti](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-confetti)
- [Behr Purple Gladiola](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-purple-gladiola)
- [Behr Cyber Grape](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cyber-grape)
- [Benjamin Moore Angelina](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-angelina-1376)
- [Sherwin Williams Novel Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/novel-lilac-sw-6836)
- [Sherwin Williams Queenly](https://plan-home.com/color/queenly-sw-6977)
- [Benjamin Moore Amethyst Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-amethyst-cream-2071-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Heather Plum](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-heather-plum-1396)
- [Behr Epiphany](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-epiphany)
- [Benjamin Moore Lavender Lipstick](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lavender-lipstick-2072-50)
- [Behr Bedazzled](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bedazzled)
- [Behr Bff](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bff)
- [Sherwin Williams Wisteria](https://plan-home.com/color/wisteria-sw-6822)
- [Benjamin Moore Luscious](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-luscious-1369)
- [Behr Grape Hyacinth](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-grape-hyacinth)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Lavish Lavender](https://plan-home.com/color/lavish-lavender-sw-6975)
- [Sherwin Williams Plum Blossom](https://plan-home.com/color/plum-blossom-sw-6974)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Pine Frost](https://plan-home.com/color/pine-frost-sw-9656)
- [Sherwin Williams Vogue Green](https://plan-home.com/color/vogue-green-sw-0065)
- [Sherwin Williams Kingston](https://plan-home.com/color/kingston-sw-9677)
- [Sherwin Williams Leaflet](https://plan-home.com/color/leaflet-sw-9674)
- [Sherwin Williams Holly Glen](https://plan-home.com/color/holly-glen-sw-9678)
- [Sherwin Williams Serendipity](https://plan-home.com/color/serendipity-sw-9671)
- [Sherwin Williams Agate Green](https://plan-home.com/color/agate-green-sw-7742)

## 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.