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Dignified

SW 6538 · Sherwin-Williams
Blue
View Dignified SW 6538 on the Sherwin-Williams site
Hex
#3B496D
LRV
7
Family
Blue
SW 6538

Color profile

Light value
7 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, violet lean
Family
Blue
Availability
Interior & exterior

At LRV 7, Dignified is a very dark purple that absorbs most light. Dignified carries a cool undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Dignified under Purple.Sherwin-Williams

Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 7 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look

Coordinating colors

A working palette built around Dignified

Similar colors

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Dignified vs Morning Glory

Sherwin-WilliamsDignifiedSW 6538
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsMorning GlorySW 6971
7LRV8
#3B496DHex#3C4C80
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
View Morning Glory

Dignified vs Valiant Violet

Sherwin-WilliamsDignifiedSW 6538
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsValiant VioletSW 6818
7LRV6
#3B496DHex#3E4371
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
View Valiant Violet

Dignified vs Dress Blues

Sherwin-WilliamsDignifiedSW 6538
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsDress BluesSW 9176
7LRV5
#3B496DHex#2B4360
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
View Dress Blues

Dignified vs Indigo

Sherwin-WilliamsDignifiedSW 6538
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsIndigoSW 6531
7LRV6
#3B496DHex#284A70
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
View Indigo

Dignified vs Commodore

Sherwin-WilliamsDignifiedSW 6538
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsCommodoreSW 6524
7LRV6
#3B496DHex#25476A
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
View Commodore

Dignified vs Majestic Purple

Sherwin-WilliamsDignifiedSW 6538
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsMajestic PurpleSW 6545
7LRV5
#3B496DHex#3B3C5A
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
View Majestic Purple

Dignified vs Fully Purple

Sherwin-WilliamsDignifiedSW 6538
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsFully PurpleSW 6983
7LRV8
#3B496DHex#514C7E
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
View Fully Purple

Dignified vs Honorable Blue

Sherwin-WilliamsDignifiedSW 6538
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsHonorable BlueSW 6811
7LRV6
#3B496DHex#164576
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
View Honorable Blue

Dignified vs Indigo Batik

Sherwin-WilliamsDignifiedSW 6538
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsIndigo BatikSW 7602
7LRV8
#3B496DHex#3E5063
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
View Indigo Batik

Dignified vs Frank Blue

Sherwin-WilliamsDignifiedSW 6538
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsFrank BlueSW 6967
7LRV8
#3B496DHex#225288
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
View Frank Blue

Similar colors from other brands

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Dignified vs Egyptian Violet

Sherwin-WilliamsDignifiedSW 6538
vs
PPGEgyptian VioletPPG1168-7
7LRV7
#3B496DHex#3D496D
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Egyptian Violet is near-identical compared with Dignified.
View Egyptian Violet

Dignified vs Bon Nuit

Sherwin-WilliamsDignifiedSW 6538
vs
BehrBon NuitMQ5-14
7LRV7
#3B496DHex#3A4866
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Bon Nuit is very close match · warmer compared with Dignified.
View Bon Nuit

Dignified vs Daring Indigo

Sherwin-WilliamsDignifiedSW 6538
vs
PPGDaring IndigoPPG1166-7
7LRV6
#3B496DHex#374874
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Daring Indigo is very close match · cooler compared with Dignified.
View Daring Indigo

Dignified vs Blue Maize No.CB11

Sherwin-WilliamsDignifiedSW 6538
vs
Farrow & BallBlue Maize No.CB11No. CB11
7LRV6
#3B496DHex#3F4666
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Blue Maize No.CB11 is close match · warmer compared with Dignified.
View Blue Maize No.CB11

Dignified vs Serge

Sherwin-WilliamsDignifiedSW 6538
vs
Farrow & BallSergeNo. 9919
7LRV7
#3B496DHex#414B67
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Serge is close match · warmer compared with Dignified.
View Serge

Dignified vs Wizard

Sherwin-WilliamsDignifiedSW 6538
vs
Benjamin MooreWizardCC-966
7LRV8
#3B496DHex#40466D
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Wizard is close match · 2 points lighter · leans redder compared with Dignified.
View Wizard

Dignified vs Navy Blue

Sherwin-WilliamsDignifiedSW 6538
vs
BehrNavy BlueS-H-580
7LRV7
#3B496DHex#324A72
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Navy Blue is close match · cooler compared with Dignified.
View Navy Blue

Dignified vs Skyline

Sherwin-WilliamsDignifiedSW 6538
vs
ValsparSkyline8003-47G
7LRV6
#3B496DHex#404565
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Skyline is close match · warmer compared with Dignified.
View Skyline

Dignified vs Enchanted Navy

Sherwin-WilliamsDignifiedSW 6538
vs
ValsparEnchanted Navy4010-8
7LRV6
#3B496DHex#2A436A
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Enchanted Navy is close match · 1 points darker · cooler compared with Dignified.
View Enchanted Navy

Dignified vs Stunning

Sherwin-WilliamsDignifiedSW 6538
vs
Benjamin MooreStunning826
7LRV8
#3B496DHex#414A62
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Stunning is close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Dignified.
View Stunning

Dignified, answered

What is the LRV of Dignified?

Dignified (SW 6538) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 7, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.

Is Dignified a warm or cool color?

Dignified has a cool undertone (cool, violet lean).

Can Dignified be used outside?

Yes, Dignified is rated for both interior and exterior use.

What is the closest match to Dignified from another brand?

The closest cross-brand match to Dignified is Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) by PPG, near-identical.

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