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Sherwin-Williams Passionate Purple

SW 6981 · #795484 · LRV ~12.1

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Plum Power (~92% proximity)

Passionate Purple (SW 6981) is a dark purple from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 12.1 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Plum Power (~92% proximity).

Closest tone to Passionate Purple in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Passionate Purple in other brands?

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