Sherwin-Williams Vesper Violet: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 35

Vesper Violet (SW 6542) is a mid-tone blue from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 35.1 (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 Valspar Moonlight Stroll (100% match).

Compare Vesper Violet with other brands

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LRV

35.1 · Mid-tone

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6542

HEX

#99A0B2

RGB

153, 160, 178

HSL

223°, 14%, 65%

Family

Blues

Colors similar to Vesper Violet in Sherwin-Williams

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Solitude Sherwin-Williams · SW 6535 · LRV 38

Aleutian Sherwin-Williams · SW 6241 · LRV 39

Ash Violet Sherwin-Williams · SW 6549 · LRV 34

Daphne Sherwin-Williams · SW 9151 · LRV 32

Dried Lavender Sherwin-Williams · SW 9072 · LRV 29

Dusty Heather Sherwin-Williams · SW 9073 · LRV 28

Modern Lavender Sherwin-Williams · SW 9688 · LRV 40

Let it Rain Sherwin-Williams · SW 9152 · LRV 34

Vesper Violet FAQ

What undertone does Vesper Violet have?

Vesper Violet has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone blue. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Vesper Violet?

Vesper Violet has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 35.1 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 Vesper Violet in other brands?

Valspar: Moonlight Stroll (8004-45D), 100%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Vesper Violet (HGSW6542), 100%; Benjamin Moore: Yukon Sky (1439), 95%; PPG: Cool Gray (PPG10-12), 94%; Glidden: Coast of Maine (PPG10-20), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Bay Fog (DE5934), 92%; Behr: China Silk (PPU15-10), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Kittiwake (No. 307), 88%. 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 Vesper Violet?

The HEX code of Vesper Violet (SW 6542) is #99A0B2, RGB 153, 160, 178. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.