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Sherwin-Williams Passionate Purple

SW 6981 · #795484 · LRV 12.1

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Plum Power is a 92% match

Passionate Purple (SW 6981) is a dark purple from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 12.1 (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 Dunn-Edwards Plum Power (92% match).

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LRV

12.1 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6981

HEX

#795484

RGB

121, 84, 132

HSL

286°, 22%, 42%

Family

Purples

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Passionate Purple FAQ

What is the LRV of Passionate Purple?

Passionate Purple has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.1 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 Passionate Purple in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Plum Power (DE5985), 92%; PPG: Cleopatra's Gown (PPG1249-7), 91%; Glidden: Cleopatra's Gown (PPG1249-7), 90%; Behr: Classic Waltz (P570-6), 89%; Valspar: Sonic Plum (4002-10C), 87%; Benjamin Moore: Fire and Ice (1392), 87%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Impulsive Purple (HGSW6832), 85%; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), 48%. 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 Passionate Purple?

The HEX code of Passionate Purple (SW 6981) is #795484, RGB 121, 84, 132. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.