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Sherwin-Williams African Violet

SW 6982 · #665385 · LRV ~10.7

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Your Majesty (~97% proximity)

African Violet (SW 6982) is a deep purple from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Your Majesty (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to African Violet in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

10.7 · Very dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6982

HEX

#665385

RGB

102, 83, 133

HSL

263°, 23%, 42%

Family

Purples

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African Violet FAQ

What is the LRV of African Violet?

African Violet has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.7 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 African Violet in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Your Majesty (1400), ~97% proximity; Behr: King's Court (P560-7), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Royal Robe (DE5972), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Impulsive Purple (HGSW6832), ~90% proximity; PPG: Eggplant (PPG1247-7), ~89% proximity; Glidden: Eggplant (PPG1247-7), ~88% proximity; Valspar: Rollick (4003-10C), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), ~53% 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 African Violet?

The HEX code of African Violet (SW 6982) is #665385, RGB 102, 83, 133. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.