Sherwin Williams Joyful Lilac SW 6972
| Official page: | Joyful Lilac SW 6972 |
| Code: | SW 6972 |
| Name: | Joyful Lilac |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Joyful Lilac?
Experience the serene charm of Joyful Lilac (SW 6972) by Sherwin Williams, a delightful hue that brings a sense of tranquility and elegance to any space. This soft shade radiates a subtle sophistication, perfect for creating a peaceful ambiance in bedrooms, nurseries, or cozy living rooms. Joyful Lilac effortlessly blends with both modern and traditional decor styles, adding a touch of warmth and sophistication to your interior. Pair it with crisp whites and light greys for a fresh and airy feel, or combine it with rich jewel tones for a more dramatic look. Let Joyful Lilac grace your walls and transform your home into a haven of beauty and style.
Sherwin Williams Joyful Lilac reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Joyful Lilac undertones?
Joyful Lilac has a clear purple undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#E4D4E2
RGB code:
228, 212, 226
Is Sherwin Williams Joyful Lilac SW 6972 cool or warm?
With a hue of 308°, this Purple reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
SW 6972 Joyful Lilac HSL code: 308, 23%, 86%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Joyful Lilac
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Purple shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Joyful Lilac:
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Joyful Lilac with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 128, such as Sherwin Williams Kingston and Window Pane.
LRV of Joyful Lilac
Joyful Lilac has an LRV of 69.2% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 69.2%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #e4d4e2 | |
| RGB Decimal | 228, 212, 226 | |
| RGB Percent | 89.41%, 83.14%, 88.63% | |
| HSV | Hue: 308° Saturation: 7.02% Value: 89.41% | |
| HSL | hsl(308, 23, 86) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.02 Yellow: 0.88 Key: 10.59 | |
| YIQ | Y: 218.38 I: 5.036 Q: 7.741 | |
| XYZ | X: 69.263 Y: 69.072 Z: 81.614 | |
| CIE Lab | L:86.54 a:7.96 b:-4.884 | |
| CIE Luv | L:86.54 u:8.273 v:-8.909 | |
| Decimal | 14996706 | |
| Hunter Lab | 83.11, 3.318, -0.046 |
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