Sherwin Williams Valiant Violet SW 6818

What are Sherwin Williams Valiant Violet undertones?

The undertone of Valiant Violet can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Valiant Violet SW 6818 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 234° thisdark purplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6818 Valiant Violet HSL code: 234, 29%, 34%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Valiant Violet

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:

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 Valiant Violet:

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 6818
Valiant Violet

• SW 6817
  Gentian

  

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 Valiant Violet with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 54, such as Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray and Lunar Lite.

SW 6818
Valiant Violet

• SW 7045
  Intellectual Gray

  

• SW 9546
  Lunar Lite

  

• SW 6173
  Cocoon

  

• SW 7647
  Crushed Ice

  

• SW 9519
  Country Tweed

  

• SW 6171
  Chatroom

  

• SW 7015
  Repose Gray

  

LRV of Valiant Violet

Valiant Violet has an LRV of 6.23% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#3e4371
RGB Decimal	62, 67, 113
RGB Percent	24.31%, 26.27%, 44.31%
HSV	Hue: 234° Saturation: 45.13% Value: 44.31%
HSL	hsl(234, 29, 34)
CMYK	Cyan: 45.13 Magenta: 40.71 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 55.69
YIQ	Y: 70.749 I: -17.761 Q: 13.257
XYZ	X: 6.973 Y: 6.23 Z: 16.453
CIE Lab	L:29.986 a:11.1 b:-27.241
CIE Luv	L:29.986 u:-4.531 v:-36.639
Decimal	4080497
Hunter Lab	24.961, 6.187, -21.61