Valspar Smoky Violet
V073-5 · #647E9E · LRV ~20.1
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Bay View (~95% proximity)Smoky Violet (V073-5) is a dark blue from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 20.1 (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 Bay View (~95% proximity).
Closest tone to Smoky Violet in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
20.1 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
V073-5
HEX
#647E9E
RGB
100, 126, 158
HSL
213°, 23%, 51%
Family
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Smoky Violet FAQ
What is the LRV of Smoky Violet?
Smoky Violet has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 20.1 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 Smoky Violet in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Bay View (DE5886), ~95% proximity; Behr: Glass Sapphire (PPU14-2), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Searching Blue (SW 6536), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Searching Blue (HGSW6536), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Blue Beads (PPG1160-5), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Yin Yang (824), ~92% proximity; PPG: Blue Beads (PPG1160-5), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~86% 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 Smoky Violet?
The HEX code of Smoky Violet (V073-5) is #647E9E, RGB 100, 126, 158. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.