Sherwin-Williams Potentially Purple: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 62

Potentially Purple (SW 6821) is a light purple from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 61.6 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Potentially Purple (100% match).

Compare Potentially Purple with other brands

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LRV

61.6 · Light

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6821

HEX

#D1CBDF

RGB

209, 203, 223

HSL

258°, 24%, 84%

Family

Purples

Colors similar to Potentially Purple in Sherwin-Williams

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

Rhapsody Lilac Sherwin-Williams · SW 6828 · LRV 60

Euphoric Lilac Sherwin-Williams · SW 6835 · LRV 61

Enchant Sherwin-Williams · SW 6555 · LRV 59

Hyacinth Tint Sherwin-Williams · SW 6968 · LRV 60

Breathtaking Sherwin-Williams · SW 6814 · LRV 63

Inspired Lilac Sherwin-Williams · SW 6820 · LRV 71

Agapanthus Sherwin-Williams · SW 9066 · LRV 56

Grape Mist Sherwin-Williams · SW 6548 · LRV 54

Potentially Purple FAQ

What undertone does Potentially Purple have?

Potentially Purple has no strong undertone: it reads as a light purple. 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 Potentially Purple?

Potentially Purple has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 61.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Potentially Purple in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Potentially Purple (HGSW6821), 100%; Valspar: Purpling Dawn (1001-6B), 95%; Behr: Fanciful (M560-2), 95%; PPG: Dusky Lilac (PPG1176-3), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Violet Crush (DE5946), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Lavender Mist (2070-60), 94%; Glidden: Dusky Lilac (PPG1176-3), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Calluna (No. 270), 85%. 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 Potentially Purple?

The HEX code of Potentially Purple (SW 6821) is #D1CBDF, RGB 209, 203, 223. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.