# Sherwin Williams Verve Violet

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/verve-violet-sw-6979](https://plan-home.com/color/verve-violet-sw-6979)

Sherwin Williams Verve Violet SW 6979 is a medium-depth purple with a noticeable berry-red cast that keeps it from reading as a strictly blue violet. Its muted saturation gives the color a softened, slightly dusty appearance, especially in indirect light, while warmer lighting can bring out more of its raspberry undertone. Use it as a feature wall in a bedroom, dining room, or powder room where its depth can feel intentional rather than overwhelming. Verve Violet pairs well with warm white trim, pale blush accents, charcoal, and natural oak or walnut finishes. On cabinetry or a painted interior door, this shade adds concentrated color against otherwise quiet walls.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Verve Violet
- **Color code:** SW 6979
- **HEX:** #944f80
- **RGB:** 148, 79, 128
- **LRV:** 13.43%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Refreshed

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 317° Saturation: 46.62% Value: 58.04%
- **HSL:** hsl(317, 30, 45)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 46.62 Yellow: 13.51 Key: 41.96
- **YIQ:** Y: 105.217 I: 25.371 Q: 29.845
- **XYZ:** X: 18.905 Y: 13.447 Z: 22.016
- **CIE Lab:** L:43.43 a:35.701 b:-14.923
- **CIE Luv:** L:43.43 u:37.234 v:-26.053
- **Decimal:** 9719680
- **Hunter Lab:** 36.671, 27.847, -9.926

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Xoxo](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-xoxo)
- [Benjamin Moore Twilight Magenta](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-twilight-magenta-2074-30)
- [Behr Dynamic Magenta](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dynamic-magenta)
- [Benjamin Moore Pre-Dawn Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pre-dawn-sky-2075-30)
- [Behr Peru](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-peru)
- [RAL Classic Signal violet](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-violet-ral-4008)
- [Behr Wild Berry](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-wild-berry)
- [Behr Chakra](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chakra)
- [Benjamin Moore Vintage Claret](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-vintage-claret-1364)
- [Sherwin Williams Dynamo](https://plan-home.com/color/dynamo-sw-6841)
- [Benjamin Moore Fashion Rose](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fashion-rose-1356)
- [Behr Birthstone](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-birthstone)
- [RAL Classic Traffic purple](https://plan-home.com/color/traffic-purple-ral-4006)
- [Behr Carnation Festival](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-carnation-festival)
- [Sherwin Williams Grandeur Plum](https://plan-home.com/color/grandeur-plum-sw-6565)
- [Behr Raspberry Crush](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-raspberry-crush)
- [Benjamin Moore Passion Plum](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-passion-plum-2073-30)
- [Sherwin Williams Vigorous Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/vigorous-violet-sw-6838)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Drama Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/drama-violet-sw-6978)

## Complementary colors
- [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 Glimmer](https://plan-home.com/color/glimmer-sw-6476)
- [Sherwin Williams Parisian Patina](https://plan-home.com/color/parisian-patina-sw-9041)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/archived-paint-colors/sw6979

## 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.