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Sherwin-Williams Valiant Violet

SW 6818 · #3E4371 · LRV ~6.2

Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Valiant Violet (~100% proximity)

Valiant Violet (SW 6818) is a deep blue from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Valiant Violet (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Valiant Violet in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

6.2 · Very dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6818

HEX

#3E4371

RGB

62, 67, 113

HSL

234°, 29%, 34%

Family

Blues

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Valiant Violet FAQ

What is the LRV of Valiant Violet?

Valiant Violet has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Valiant Violet in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Valiant Violet (HGSW6818), ~100% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Grape Gum (2068-20), ~92% proximity; PPG: Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7), ~91% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Cobalt (DEA140), ~91% proximity; Behr: Tanzanite (P530-7), ~90% proximity; Valspar: Deep Ocean Floor (V074-6), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~55% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Valiant Violet?

The HEX code of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) is #3E4371, RGB 62, 67, 113. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.