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Sherwin-Williams African Violet

SW 6982 · #665385 · LRV 10.7

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Your Majesty is a 97% match

African Violet (SW 6982) is a deep purple from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 10.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Your Majesty (97% match).

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LRV

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 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.

What is the closest match to African Violet in other brands?

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