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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Gentian
HGSW6817 · #6572A5 · LRV 17.5
Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Gentian is a 100% matchGentian (HGSW6817) is a dark blue from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 17.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Gentian (100% match).
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LRV
17.5 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
HGSW6817
HEX
#6572A5
RGB
101, 114, 165
HSL
228°, 26%, 52%
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Gentian FAQ
What is the LRV of Gentian?
Gentian has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.
What is the closest match to Gentian in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (SW 6817), 100%; Glidden: King's Robe (PPG1245-6), 95%; PPG: King's Robe (PPG1245-6), 94%; Valspar: Blue Batik (V074-5), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Sentimental (DEFD02), 90%; Benjamin Moore: Waterdrop (CC-902), 88%; Behr: Miracle Elixir (M540-6), 85%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 68%. 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 Gentian?
The HEX code of Gentian (HGSW6817) is #6572A5, RGB 101, 114, 165. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.