Gentian
SW 6817 · Sherwin-Williams
BlueView Gentian SW 6817 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#6572A5
LRV
18
Family
Blue
SW 6817
Color profile
Light value
18 · Deep
Undertone
Cool cool, violet lean
Family
Blue Also reads purple
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 18, Gentian is a dark purple that absorbs most light. Gentian carries a cool undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Gentian under Purple.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 18 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around GentianThis colorGentianSherwin-Williams · SW 6817
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Tap any color to compareGentian vs Lupine
18LRV16
#6572A5Hex#4E739F
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Gentian vs Forget-Me-Not
18LRV16
#6572A5Hex#716998
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Gentian vs Searching Blue
18LRV21
#6572A5Hex#6C7F9A
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Gentian vs Luxe Blue
18LRV13
#6572A5Hex#516582
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Gentian vs Revel Blue
18LRV14
#6572A5Hex#4C6B8A
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Gentian vs Soulful Blue
18LRV20
#6572A5Hex#757C91
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Gentian vs Perfect Periwinkle
18LRV23
#6572A5Hex#6487B0
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Gentian vs Denim
18LRV14
#6572A5Hex#506B84
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareGentian vs King'S Robe
18LRV19
#6572A5Hex#6274AB
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
King'S Robe is very close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Gentian.
Gentian vs Blue Batik
18LRV16
#6572A5Hex#606E9C
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Blue Batik is very close match · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Gentian.
Gentian vs Blueberry Patch
18LRV17
#6572A5Hex#627099
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Blueberry Patch is very close match · warmer compared with Gentian.
Gentian vs Blue Nova
18LRV17
#6572A5Hex#5B6D92
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Blue Nova is close match · warmer compared with Gentian.
Gentian vs Positively Purple
18LRV20
#6572A5Hex#71799F
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Positively Purple is close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Gentian.
Gentian vs Waterdrop
18LRV22
#6572A5Hex#5C79B3
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Waterdrop is close match · 4 points lighter · cooler compared with Gentian.
The full strip
Light to dark · hover to open a colorGentian, answered
What is the LRV of Gentian?
Gentian (SW 6817) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 18, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Gentian a warm or cool color?
Gentian has a cool undertone (cool, violet lean).
Can Gentian be used outside?
Yes, Gentian is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Gentian from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Gentian is King'S Robe (PPG1245-6) by PPG, very close match · 1 points lighter · cooler.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6817
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