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Ash Violet

SW 6549 · Sherwin-Williams
Blue
View Ash Violet SW 6549 on the Sherwin-Williams site
Hex
#A29BAA
LRV
34
Family
Blue
SW 6549

Color profile

Light value
34 · Deep
Undertone
Cool cool, violet lean
Family
Blue Also reads gray
Availability
Interior & exterior

At LRV 34, Ash Violet is a medium blue that reflects a moderate amount of light. Ash Violet carries a cool undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Ash Violet under Purple.Sherwin-Williams

Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 34 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects

Coordinating colors

A working palette built around Ash Violet

Similar colors

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Ash Violet vs Obi Lilac

Sherwin-WilliamsAsh VioletSW 6549
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsObi LilacSW 6556
34LRV39
#A29BAAHex#B0A3B6
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, pink lean
View Obi Lilac

Ash Violet vs Mysterious Mauve

Sherwin-WilliamsAsh VioletSW 6549
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsMysterious MauveSW 6262
34LRV37
#A29BAAHex#A6A3A9
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet cast
View Mysterious Mauve

Ash Violet vs Gentle Grape

Sherwin-WilliamsAsh VioletSW 6549
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsGentle GrapeSW 9074
34LRV26
#A29BAAHex#908A9B
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
View Gentle Grape

Ash Violet vs Beguiling Mauve

Sherwin-WilliamsAsh VioletSW 6549
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsBeguiling MauveSW 6269
34LRV40
#A29BAAHex#AFA7AC
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, pink cast
View Beguiling Mauve

Ash Violet vs Berry Cream

Sherwin-WilliamsAsh VioletSW 6549
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsBerry CreamSW 9075
34LRV28
#A29BAAHex#9A8CA2
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, pink lean
View Berry Cream

Ash Violet vs Vesper Violet

Sherwin-WilliamsAsh VioletSW 6549
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsVesper VioletSW 6542
34LRV35
#A29BAAHex#99A0B2
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
View Vesper Violet

Ash Violet vs Autumn Orchid

Sherwin-WilliamsAsh VioletSW 6549
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsAutumn OrchidSW 9157
34LRV29
#A29BAAHex#9D9093
BlueFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonewarm, red cast
View Autumn Orchid

Ash Violet vs Modern Lavender

Sherwin-WilliamsAsh VioletSW 6549
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsModern LavenderSW 9688
34LRV40
#A29BAAHex#A8AAB3
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet cast
View Modern Lavender

Ash Violet vs Gris Morado

Sherwin-WilliamsAsh VioletSW 6549
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsGris MoradoSW 9156
34LRV26
#A29BAAHex#8F8A91
BlueFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, pink cast
View Gris Morado

Ash Violet vs Intuitive

Sherwin-WilliamsAsh VioletSW 6549
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsIntuitiveSW 6017
34LRV38
#A29BAAHex#B3A3A5
BlueFamilyGreige
cool, violet leanUndertonewarm, red lean
View Intuitive

Similar colors from other brands

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Ash Violet vs Fortune

Sherwin-WilliamsAsh VioletSW 6549
vs
BehrFortuneN100-4
34LRV32
#A29BAAHex#9F97A3
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Fortune is very close match · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Ash Violet.
View Fortune

Ash Violet vs Luxe Lilac

Sherwin-WilliamsAsh VioletSW 6549
vs
BehrLuxe LilacN560-3
34LRV38
#A29BAAHex#A8A3B1
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Luxe Lilac is close match · 4 points lighter compared with Ash Violet.
View Luxe Lilac

Ash Violet vs Purple Surf

Sherwin-WilliamsAsh VioletSW 6549
vs
PPGPurple SurfPPG1173-5
34LRV32
#A29BAAHex#9B95A9
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Purple Surf is close match · 2 points darker · cooler compared with Ash Violet.
View Purple Surf

Ash Violet vs Palace Walls

Sherwin-WilliamsAsh VioletSW 6549
vs
ValsparPalace Walls8004-48D
34LRV33
#A29BAAHex#9D9BA7
BlueFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Palace Walls is close match · leans greener compared with Ash Violet.
View Palace Walls

Ash Violet vs Native Lilac

Sherwin-WilliamsAsh VioletSW 6549
vs
ValsparNative Lilac4001-4A
34LRV33
#A29BAAHex#A697A6
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Native Lilac is close match · 1 points darker · leans redder compared with Ash Violet.
View Native Lilac

Ash Violet vs Inspired

Sherwin-WilliamsAsh VioletSW 6549
vs
Benjamin MooreInspiredAF-595
34LRV37
#A29BAAHex#AC9EAA
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Inspired is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Ash Violet.
View Inspired

Ash Violet vs Wisteria

Sherwin-WilliamsAsh VioletSW 6549
vs
Benjamin MooreWisteriaAF-585
34LRV35
#A29BAAHex#9C9CA6
BlueFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet cast
Wisteria is close match · leans greener compared with Ash Violet.
View Wisteria

Ash Violet vs Amethyst Haze

Sherwin-WilliamsAsh VioletSW 6549
vs
PPGAmethyst HazePPG13-23
34LRV35
#A29BAAHex#A0A0AA
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet cast
Amethyst Haze is close match · leans greener compared with Ash Violet.
View Amethyst Haze

Ash Violet, answered

What is the LRV of Ash Violet?

Ash Violet (SW 6549) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 34, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.

Is Ash Violet a warm or cool color?

Ash Violet has a cool undertone (cool, violet lean).

Can Ash Violet be used outside?

Yes, Ash Violet is rated for both interior and exterior use.

What is the closest match to Ash Violet from another brand?

The closest cross-brand match to Ash Violet is Fortune (N100-4) by Behr, very close match · 2 points darker · warmer.

Sherwin-Williams · SW 6549

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