Sherwin Williams Vigorous Violet SW 6838

What are Sherwin Williams Vigorous Violet undertones?

The undertone of Vigorous Violet can be accurately described as a Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Vigorous Violet SW 6838 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 297° thisdark purplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6838 Vigorous Violet HSL code: 297, 17%, 42%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Vigorous 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 Vigorous 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 6838
Vigorous Violet

• SW 9069
  Veri Berri

  

• SW 6837
  Baroness

  

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 Vigorous Violet with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 117, such as Sherwin Williams Vogue Green and Kingston.

SW 6838
Vigorous Violet

• SW 0065
  Vogue Green

  

• SW 9677
  Kingston

  

• SW 6210
  Window Pane

  

• SW 9657
  Piedmont

  

• SW 9678
  Holly Glen

  

• SW 9671
  Serendipity

  

• SW 7742
  Agate Green

  

LRV of Vigorous Violet

Vigorous Violet has an LRV of 13.12% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#7c5a7e
RGB Decimal	124, 90, 126
RGB Percent	48.63%, 35.29%, 49.41%
HSV	Hue: 297° Saturation: 28.57% Value: 49.41%
HSL	hsl(297, 17, 42)
CMYK	Cyan: 1.59 Magenta: 28.57 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 50.59
YIQ	Y: 104.27 I: 8.692 Q: 18.395
XYZ	X: 15.733 Y: 13.104 Z: 21.434
CIE Lab	L:42.92 a:20.571 b:-14.758
CIE Luv	L:42.92 u:16.566 v:-23.405
Decimal	8149630
Hunter Lab	36.2, 14.232, -9.765