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Sherwin Williams Valiant Violet (SW 6818) Paint Color


Color Name: Valiant Violet (SW 6818)
Hex Color Code: #3E4371
RGB Color Code: RGB(62, 67, 113)
CMYK Values*: 45.1%, 40.7%, 0.0%, 55.7%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Valiant Violet (SW 6818) color - its meaning and example


What color is Valiant Violet (SW 6818)?

Valiant Violet (SW 6818) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Valiant Violet (SW 6818) is #3E4371, and the RGB color code is RGB(62, 67, 113).

In the RGB color model, Valiant Violet (SW 6818) has a red value of 62, a green value of 67, and a blue value of 113. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 45.1% cyan, 40.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 55.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 234.1° (degrees), 29.1 % saturation, and 34.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Valiant Violet (SW 6818) has a hue of 234.1° (degrees), 45.1 % saturation and 44.3 % brightness/value.


Valiant Violet (SW 6818) is cool or warm?

The color Valiant Violet (SW 6818) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Valiant Violet (SW 6818)?

Valiant Violet (SW 6818) has an LRV of nearly 6. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Valiant Violet (SW 6818)

Light Color


Compare LRV 6 of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 6 puts Sherwin Williams Valiant Violet (SW 6818) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Valiant Violet (SW 6818) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(62, 67, 113)
Red
62 (24.3%)
Green
67 (26.3%)
Blue
113 (44.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
45.13%
Magenta
40.71%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
55.69%

HSL

HSL(234.12deg, 29.1 %, 34.3 %)

Hue
234.12°
Saturation
29.14 %.
Lightness
34.31 %.

RYB

RYB(111, 118, 170)
Red
111 (43.5%)
Yellow
118 (46.2%)
Blue
170 (66.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
234.12°
Saturation
45.13 %.
Brightness / Value
44.31 %.

HWB

H: 234.12°

W: 24.31 %

B: 55.69 %

XYZ

X : 6.97

Y : 6.23

Z : 16.46

YXY

Y1 : 6.23

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.21

CMY

C : 75.69%

M : 73.73%

Y : 55.69%


LRV

~ 6.2 %

Munsell Color System

7.2PB 2.8/5.3

CIE-Lab

L : 29.99

A : 11.11

B : -27.25

CIE-Lch

L : 29.99

C : 29.43

H : 292.18

CIE-Luv

L : 29.99

U : -4.53

V : -36.65

Hunter-Lab

L : 24.96

A : 6.19

B : -21.62






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Valiant Violet (SW 6818) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Valiant Violet (SW 6818) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#4E5180
Purple Navy
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#483D8B
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ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)
#1F305E
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ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)
#2B4593
Marian Blue
ΔE - 7.62 (92.4% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Valiant Violet (SW 6818) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) to RAL Design


#384172
RAL 290 30 30 - Lviv Blue
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#443E75
RAL 300 30 35 - Deep Violet
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#453E6E
RAL 300 30 30 - Opera Blue
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Valiant Violet (SW 6818) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Valiant Violet (SW 6818) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) to Pantone PMS


#464E7E
PANTONE 2111 C
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#333D79
PANTONE 3584 C
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#3E4F80
PANTONE 4142 C
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#4C4184
PANTONE 7672 C
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Valiant Violet (SW 6818) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) to British Standard 4800


#443E62
BS 22-E-58 - Purple
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#5C5485
BS 22-D-45 - Purple
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)


RAL Classic


Valiant Violet (SW 6818) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) to RAL Classic


#222D5A
RAL 5022 - Night Blue
ΔE - 7.45 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Valiant Violet (SW 6818) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Valiant Violet (SW 6818) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Valiant Violet (SW 6818) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) to Sherwin Williams


#3E4371
Valiant Violet (SW 6818)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#3B496D
Dignified (SW 6538)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#3C4C80
Morning Glory (SW 6971)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#514C7E
Fully Purple (SW 6983)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Valiant Violet (SW 6818) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) to Dunn-Edwards


#3C4378
Cobalt (DEA 140)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#3B3F66
Clematis Blue (DET 587)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#4F467E
Fresh Eggplant (DE 5944)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#3B4A6C
Jazz Age Blues (DET 574)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Valiant Violet (SW 6818) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) to Benjamin Moore


#40466D
Wizard (CC-966)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#3F457D
Basic Blue (CC-968)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#413D6D
Grape Gum (2068-20)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#334076
Starry Night Blue (2067-20)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)





Behr


Valiant Violet (SW 6818) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) to Behr


#4B4775
Dramatist (MQ5-43)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#3C4B7E
Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#414969
Nobility Blue (PPU15-01)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


Valspar


Valiant Violet (SW 6818) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) to Valspar


#323F76
Jazzy Blue (4010-9)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#3D4281
Merlin's Robes (8001-47G)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#404565
Skyline (8003-47G)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#2B406F
Deep Ocean Floor (V074-6)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Valiant Violet (SW 6818) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) to PPG Paints


#3D496D
Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#374874
Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#4D517F
Roman Violet (PPG1170-7)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#464B6A
Royal Hyacinth (PPG1169-7)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Valiant Violet (SW 6818) - #3E4371 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Valiant Violet (SW 6818) - #3E4371 Color Images and Patterns


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#3E4371
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