Sherwin Williams Passionate Purple SW 6981
| Official page: | Passionate Purple SW 6981 |
| Code: | SW 6981 |
| Name: | Passionate Purple |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Passionate Purple?
Introducing Sherwin Williams Passionate Purple (SW 6981), a rich and luxurious hue that exudes warmth and depth. This captivating color can be beautifully complemented by soft neutrals like SW 7005 Pure White or SW 7036 Accessible Beige for a harmonious and balanced look. Pairing Passionate Purple with darker shades like SW 7069 Iron Ore can create a dramatic and sophisticated color palette that is both striking and elegant. The versatility of this deep purple shade allows for endless possibilities in interior design, whether it's used as an accent color or as a bold statement throughout a space. Experimenting with different textures and finishes alongside Passionate Purple can help create a unique and inviting atmosphere in any room.
Passionate Purple for bedroom
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Passionate Purple for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this purple shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 6981 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark purple real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 6981 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm purple hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Passionate Purple reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this purple that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Passionate Purple undertones?
Passionate Purple 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:
#795484
RGB code:
121, 84, 132
Is Sherwin Williams Passionate Purple SW 6981 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 286°, this dark purple leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
SW 6981 Passionate Purple HSL code: 286, 22%, 42%
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 Passionate Purple
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 dark purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Passionate Purple:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 6981
Passionate Purple
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 Passionate Purple with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 106, such as Sherwin Williams Pine Frost and Vogue Green.
LRV of Passionate Purple
Passionate Purple has an LRV of 12.01% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 12.01%, 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 | #795484 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 121, 84, 132 | |
| RGB Percent | 47.45%, 32.94%, 51.76% | |
| HSV | Hue: 286° Saturation: 36.36% Value: 51.76% | |
| HSL | hsl(286, 22, 42) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 8.33 Magenta: 36.36 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 48.24 | |
| YIQ | Y: 100.535 I: 6.624 Q: 22.764 | |
| XYZ | X: 15.219 Y: 12.072 Z: 23.352 | |
| CIE Lab | L:41.33 a:24.4 b:-20.871 | |
| CIE Luv | L:41.33 u:16.506 v:-32.469 | |
| Decimal | 7951492 | |
| Hunter Lab | 34.745, 17.387, -15.528 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6981 Passionate Purple
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