Sherwin Williams Wallflower SW 6281
| Official page: | Wallflower SW 6281 |
| Code: | SW 6281 |
| Name: | Wallflower |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well |
What color is Sherwin Williams Wallflower?
Introduce a touch of elegance to your space with Sherwin Williams Wallflower (SW 6281). This soft and sophisticated shade of Wallflower works wonders in living rooms, bedrooms, or even home offices. Its subtle hint of lavender creates a calming and serene atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a long day. Pair this versatile color with metallic accents or natural textures for a contemporary look that exudes warmth and tranquility. Let Wallflower transform your room into a sanctuary of stylish comfort and timeless allure.
Wallflower for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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What are Sherwin Williams Wallflower undertones?
The undertone of Wallflower can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#DBCFD4
RGB code:
219, 207, 212
Is Sherwin Williams Wallflower SW 6281 cool or warm?
With a hue of 335° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6281 Wallflower HSL code: 335, 14%, 84%
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.
- 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.
- Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
- To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Wallflower
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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Wallflower:
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 6281
Wallflower
Darker shades
SW 6281
Wallflower
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 Wallflower with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 155, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Dard Hunter Green.
LRV of Wallflower
Wallflower has an LRV of 64.48% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 64.48%, 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 | #dbcfd4 | |
| RGB Decimal | 219, 207, 212 | |
| RGB Percent | 85.88%, 81.18%, 83.14% | |
| HSV | Hue: 335° Saturation: 5.48% Value: 85.88% | |
| HSL | hsl(335, 14, 84) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.48 Yellow: 3.2 Key: 14.12 | |
| YIQ | Y: 211.158 I: 5.544 Q: 4.094 | |
| XYZ | X: 63.407 Y: 64.44 Z: 71.367 | |
| CIE Lab | L:84.194 a:5.017 b:-0.982 | |
| CIE Luv | L:84.194 u:6.595 v:-2.377 | |
| Decimal | 14405588 | |
| Hunter Lab | 80.274, 0.514, 3.481 |
Color equivalents
PPU16-07
Mystic Fairy
Behr
S110-1
Secret Scent
Behr
1444
New Age
Benjamin Moore

N110-1
Dusty Lilac
Behr

1380
Peace and Happiness
Benjamin Moore
1374
Orleans Violet
Benjamin Moore
S120-2
Etiquette
Behr
SW 6288
Rosebud
Sherwin Williams
S110-2
Orchid Haze
Behr
1248
Organdy
Benjamin Moore
S100-1
Spring Bouquet
Behr
2116-60
Touch of Gray
Benjamin Moore
S120-1
Wine Pairing
Behr
N120-2
Razzberry Fizz
Behr
M100-1A
Not Quite Purple
Behr
SW 6554
Lite Lavender
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