Free Spirit
SW 6973 · Sherwin-Williams
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#CAB2D2
LRV
49
Family
Purple
SW 6973
Color profile
Light value
49 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Cool cool, pink lean
Family
Purple Also reads pink
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 49, Free Spirit is a medium purple that reflects a moderate amount of light. Free Spirit carries a cool undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Free Spirit under Purple.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 49 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Free SpiritThis colorFree SpiritSherwin-Williams · SW 6973
CoordinatingExtra WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7006CoordinatingReflecting PoolSherwin-Williams · SW 6486CoordinatingPure WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7005Similar colors
Tap any color to compareFree Spirit vs Magical
49LRV46
#CAB2D2Hex#C0AFD0
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Free Spirit vs Novel Lilac
49LRV42
#CAB2D2Hex#C2A4C2
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Free Spirit vs Wisteria
49LRV48
#CAB2D2Hex#BDB4D4
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Free Spirit vs Berry Frappé
49LRV39
#CAB2D2Hex#B3A1C6
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Free Spirit vs Forever Lilac
49LRV40
#CAB2D2Hex#AFA5C7
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Free Spirit vs Euphoric Lilac
49LRV61
#CAB2D2Hex#DAC7DA
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Free Spirit vs Obi Lilac
49LRV39
#CAB2D2Hex#B0A3B6
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Free Spirit vs Rhapsody Lilac
49LRV60
#CAB2D2Hex#D2C8DD
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareFree Spirit vs Windsor Purple
49LRV48
#CAB2D2Hex#C9AFD0
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Windsor Purple is near-identical compared with Free Spirit.
Free Spirit vs Sea Lavender
49LRV51
#CAB2D2Hex#CFB1D8
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Sea Lavender is very close match · 2 points lighter · leans redder compared with Free Spirit.
Free Spirit vs Wishing Well
49LRV51
#CAB2D2Hex#CBB7D0
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Wishing Well is close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Free Spirit.
Free Spirit vs Purple Easter Egg
49LRV46
#CAB2D2Hex#CCACCA
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Purple Easter Egg is close match · 3 points darker · leans redder compared with Free Spirit.
Free Spirit vs Confetti
49LRV54
#CAB2D2Hex#CCBBDD
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Confetti is close match · 5 points lighter · leans greener compared with Free Spirit.
Free Spirit vs Purple Gladiola
49LRV45
#CAB2D2Hex#C1ABD4
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Purple Gladiola is close match · 4 points darker · cooler compared with Free Spirit.
Free Spirit vs Meadow Thistle
49LRV43
#CAB2D2Hex#C2A6CC
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Meadow Thistle is close match · 6 points darker · leans redder compared with Free Spirit.
Free Spirit vs Lively Lilac
49LRV58
#CAB2D2Hex#D9C1E0
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Lively Lilac is close match · 9 points lighter compared with Free Spirit.
The full strip
Light to dark · hover to open a colorFree Spirit, answered
What is the LRV of Free Spirit?
Free Spirit (SW 6973) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 49, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Free Spirit a warm or cool color?
Free Spirit has a cool undertone (cool, pink lean).
Can Free Spirit be used outside?
Yes, Free Spirit is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Free Spirit from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Free Spirit is Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) by PPG, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6973
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