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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Dahlia
HGSW6816 · #8B98C4 · LRV 31.9
Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Dahlia is a 100% matchDahlia (HGSW6816) is a mid-tone blue from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 31.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Dahlia (100% match).
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LRV
31.9 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Cool
Code
HGSW6816
HEX
#8B98C4
RGB
139, 152, 196
HSL
226°, 33%, 66%
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Dahlia FAQ
What is the LRV of Dahlia?
Dahlia has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 31.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.
What is the closest match to Dahlia in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dahlia (SW 6816), 100%; Benjamin Moore: Persian Violet (1419), 93%; Glidden: Blue Hyacinth (PPG1245-5), 93%; Valspar: Fields of Heather (8001-47D), 92%; PPG: Blue Hyacinth (PPG1245-5), 92%; Behr: Blue Satin (M540-5), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Midnight Blush (DE5913), 85%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 80%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Dahlia?
The HEX code of Dahlia (HGSW6816) is #8B98C4, RGB 139, 152, 196. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.