# Sherwin Williams Vigorous Violet

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/vigorous-violet-sw-6838](https://plan-home.com/color/vigorous-violet-sw-6838)

Sherwin Williams Vigorous Violet SW 6838 is a muted mid-tone violet with a soft gray cast that keeps its purple presence grounded. The color leans slightly cool, reading as a dusty plum-violet rather than a bright, electric purple. In strong daylight, its violet character is clearer, while lower or warmer light can bring out its subdued, shadowy depth. It makes a confident choice for an accent wall, a powder room, or built-in cabinetry where a deeper color can define the architecture. Pair Vigorous Violet with warm white trim, pale mushroom neutrals, brushed brass, or natural oak to give the purple a clean, considered backdrop.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Vigorous Violet
- **Color code:** SW 6838
- **HEX:** #7c5a7e
- **RGB:** 124, 90, 126
- **LRV:** 13.12%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** purple

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Fire and Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fire-and-ice-1392)
- [Behr Birthstone](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-birthstone)
- [Behr Showstopper](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-showstopper)
- [RAL Classic Red lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/red-lilac-ral-4001)
- [Benjamin Moore Ultra Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ultra-violet-1372)
- [Sherwin Williams Passionate Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/passionate-purple-sw-6981)
- [Behr Dynamic Magenta](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dynamic-magenta)
- [Benjamin Moore Cupid's Dart](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cupids-dart-1385)
- [Behr Notorious](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-notorious)
- [Behr Chakra](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chakra)
- [Behr Peru](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-peru)
- [Benjamin Moore Passion Plum](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-passion-plum-2073-30)
- [Sherwin Williams Gutsy Grape](https://plan-home.com/color/gutsy-grape-sw-6980)
- [Behr Euphoric Magenta](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-euphoric-magenta)
- [Benjamin Moore Plum Perfect](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-plum-perfect-1371)
- [RAL Classic Signal violet](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-violet-ral-4008)
- [Sherwin Williams Grape Harvest](https://plan-home.com/color/grape-harvest-sw-6285)
- [Behr Napa Winery](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-napa-winery)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Veri Berri](https://plan-home.com/color/veri-berri-sw-9069)
- [Sherwin Williams Baroness](https://plan-home.com/color/baroness-sw-6837)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Vogue Green](https://plan-home.com/color/vogue-green-sw-0065)
- [Sherwin Williams Kingston](https://plan-home.com/color/kingston-sw-9677)
- [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 Holly Glen](https://plan-home.com/color/holly-glen-sw-9678)
- [Sherwin Williams Serendipity](https://plan-home.com/color/serendipity-sw-9671)
- [Sherwin Williams Agate Green](https://plan-home.com/color/agate-green-sw-7742)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/purple-paint-colors/sw6838

## 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.