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Sherwin-Williams Vigorous Violet
SW 6838 · #7C5A7E · LRV 13.1
Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Vigorous Violet is a 100% matchVigorous Violet (SW 6838) is a dark purple from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 13.1 (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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Vigorous Violet (100% match).
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LRV
13.1 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
SW 6838
HEX
#7C5A7E
RGB
124, 90, 126
HSL
297°, 17%, 42%
Family
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Vigorous Violet FAQ
What is the LRV of Vigorous Violet?
Vigorous Violet has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.1 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 Vigorous Violet in other brands?
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Vigorous Violet (HGSW6838), 100%; Benjamin Moore: Fire and Ice (1392), 95%; Valspar: Vivacious Violet (V038-5), 89%; Behr: Notorious (M570-6), 88%; Dunn-Edwards: Parisian Plum (DEFD05), 88%; PPG: Mirabella (PPG1176-6), 87%; Glidden: Pageant Pansy (PPG13-20), 86%; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), 59%. 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 Vigorous Violet?
The HEX code of Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) is #7C5A7E, RGB 124, 90, 126. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.