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Sherwin-Williams Kimono Violet

SW 6839 · #5D395F · LRV ~6.1

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

Kimono Violet (SW 6839) is a deep purple from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.1 (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 Kimono Violet (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Kimono Violet in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

6.1 · Very dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6839

HEX

#5D395F

RGB

93, 57, 95

HSL

297°, 25%, 30%

Family

Purples

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Kimono Violet FAQ

What is the LRV of Kimono Violet?

Kimono Violet has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.1 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 Kimono Violet in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Kimono Violet (HGSW6839), ~100% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Purple Odyssey (DEA143), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Purple Splendor (V038-6), ~90% proximity; Glidden: Royal Plum (PPG1178-7), ~90% proximity; PPG: Royal Plum (PPG1178-7), ~89% proximity; Behr: Sultana (P100-7), ~88% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Purplicious (CSP-465), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Preference Red (No. 297), ~59% 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 Kimono Violet?

The HEX code of Kimono Violet (SW 6839) is #5D395F, RGB 93, 57, 95. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.