Sherwin Williams Valiant Violet (SW 6818) Paint Color

Color Name
Valiant Violet (SW 6818)
Hex Color Code
#3E4371
RGB Color Code
RGB(62, 67, 113)
CMYK Values*
45.1%, 40.7%, 0.0%, 55.7%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Valiant Violet (SW 6818) color - its meaning and example

What color is Valiant Violet (SW 6818)?

Valiant Violet (SW 6818) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Valiant Violet (SW 6818) is #3E4371, and the RGB color code is RGB(62, 67, 113).

In the RGB color model, Valiant Violet (SW 6818) has a red value of 62, a green value of 67, and a blue value of 113. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 45.1% cyan, 40.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 55.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 234.1° (degrees), 29.1 % saturation, and 34.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Valiant Violet (SW 6818) has a hue of 234.1° (degrees), 45.1 % saturation and 44.3 % brightness/value.

Valiant Violet (SW 6818) is cool or warm?

The color Valiant Violet (SW 6818) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Valiant Violet (SW 6818)? (For interior and product design)

Valiant Violet (SW 6818) has an LRV of nearly 6.2. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

Dark Color
Valiant Violet (SW 6818)
LRV 6.2
Light Color

Compare LRV 6.2 of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) with dark and light color

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 6.2 puts Sherwin Williams Valiant Violet (SW 6818) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.

Color Codes - Color Space Conversions

Valiant Violet (SW 6818) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #3E4371
Hex triplet
#3E4371
Red
3E
Green
43
Blue
71
RGBA / RGB rgb(62, 67, 113)
Red
62 (24.3%)
Green
67 (26.3%)
Blue
113 (44.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
45.13%
Magenta
40.71%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
55.69%
HSL hsl(234.12deg, 29.1 %, 34.3 %)
Hue
234.12°
Saturation
29.14 %
Lightness
34.31 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
234.12°
Saturation
45.13 %
Brightness / Value
44.31 %
RYB ryb(111, 118, 170)
Red
111 (43.5%)
Yellow
118 (46.2%)
Blue
170 (66.7%)
HWB
Hue
234.12°
Whiteness
24.31 %
Blackness
55.69 %
CMY
Cyan
75.69%
Magenta
73.73%
Yellow
55.69%
XYZ
X
6.97
Y
6.23
Z
16.46
YXY
Y1
6.23
X
0.24
Y2
0.21
CIE-Lab
L
29.99
A
11.11
B
-27.25
CIE-Lch
L
29.99
C
29.43
H
292.18
CIE-Luv
L
29.99
U
-4.53
V
-36.65
Hunter-Lab
L
24.96
A
6.19
B
-21.62
Other
LRV
~ 6.2 %
Munsell Color System
7.2PB 2.8/5.3

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Valiant Violet (SW 6818) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Valiant Violet (SW 6818) (Paint - Sherwin Williams), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#4E5180 Color Purple Navy
95.08% match | ΔE 4.92
#483D8B Color Dark Slate Blue
93.21% match | ΔE 6.79
#1F305E Color Delft blue
92.88% match | ΔE 7.12
#2B4593 Color Marian Blue
92.38% match | ΔE 7.62

Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design

Valiant Violet (SW 6818) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) to RAL Design


Pantone TCX

Valiant Violet (SW 6818) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) to Pantone TCX


Pantone PMS

Valiant Violet (SW 6818) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) to Pantone PMS

#464E7E Color PANTONE 2111 C
96.23% match | ΔE 3.77
#333D79 Color PANTONE 3584 C
96.17% match | ΔE 3.83
#3E4F80 Color PANTONE 4142 C
95.01% match | ΔE 4.99
#4C4184 Color PANTONE 7672 C
94.58% match | ΔE 5.42

British Standard 4800

Valiant Violet (SW 6818) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) to British Standard 4800


RAL Classic

Valiant Violet (SW 6818) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) to RAL Classic


Paint similar to Valiant Violet (SW 6818) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Valiant Violet (SW 6818) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Valiant Violet (SW 6818) once it is on a wall.


Sherwin Williams

Valiant Violet (SW 6818) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) to Sherwin Williams

#3E4371 Color Valiant Violet (SW 6818)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Dunn-Edwards

Valiant Violet (SW 6818) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) to Dunn-Edwards


Benjamin Moore

Valiant Violet (SW 6818) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) to Benjamin Moore


Behr

Valiant Violet (SW 6818) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) to Behr


Valspar

Valiant Violet (SW 6818) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) to Valspar


PPG Paints

Valiant Violet (SW 6818) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) to PPG Paints


Farrow & Ball

Valiant Violet (SW 6818) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Valiant Violet (SW 6818) to Farrow & Ball

#3F4666 Color Blue Maize (CB11)
96.09% match | ΔE 3.91
#4A5B6B Color Stiffkey Blue (281)
86.74% match | ΔE 13.26
#3F4D57 Color Hague Blue (30)
85.98% match | ΔE 14.02
#53454F Color Pelt (254)
85.44% match | ΔE 14.56

Color Combinations

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#3E4371
Valiant Violet (SW 6818)
#716C3E
Aloe Green*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Sherwin Williams Valiant Violet (SW 6818) - #3E4371?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Valiant Violet (SW 6818) - #3E4371 is #716C3E, color name is Aloe Green*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Sherwin Williams Valiant Violet (SW 6818) - #3E4371?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Valiant Violet (SW 6818) - #3E4371 is #716C3E, color name is Aloe Green*.

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