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Valspar Smoky Violet

V073-5 · #647E9E · LRV 20.1

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Bay View is a 95% match

Smoky Violet (V073-5) is a dark blue from Valspar. Its LRV is about 20.1 (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 Bay View (95% match).

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LRV

20.1 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

V073-5

HEX

#647E9E

RGB

100, 126, 158

HSL

213°, 23%, 51%

Family

Blues

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Smoky Violet FAQ

What is the LRV of Smoky Violet?

Smoky Violet has an 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.

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

Dunn-Edwards: Bay View (DE5886), 95%; Behr: Glass Sapphire (PPU14-2), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Searching Blue (SW 6536), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Searching Blue (HGSW6536), 93%; Glidden: Blue Beads (PPG1160-5), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Yin Yang (824), 92%; PPG: Blue Beads (PPG1160-5), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 86%. 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 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.