Kimono Violet
SW 6839 · Sherwin-Williams
Purple2 paint colors are named “Kimono Violet”, compare them →View Kimono Violet SW 6839 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#5D395F
LRV
6
Family
Purple
SW 6839
Color profile
Light value
6 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, pink lean
Family
Purple
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 6, Kimono Violet is a very dark purple that absorbs most light. Kimono Violet carries a cool undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Kimono Violet under Purple.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 6 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Kimono VioletThis colorKimono VioletSherwin-Williams · SW 6839
CoordinatingWhite HeronSherwin-Williams · SW 7627CoordinatingFelted WoolSherwin-Williams · SW 9171CoordinatingIbis WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7000Similar colors
Tap any color to compareKimono Violet vs Mature Grape
6LRV7
#5D395FHex#5F3F54
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Kimono Violet vs Impulsive Purple
6LRV9
#5D395FHex#624977
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Kimono Violet vs Concord Grape
6LRV5
#5D395FHex#443757
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Kimono Violet vs Fabulous Grape
6LRV6
#5D395FHex#6D344F
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, red lean
Kimono Violet vs Izmir Purple
6LRV7
#5D395FHex#4D426E
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Kimono Violet vs Dewberry
6LRV5
#5D395FHex#3E385A
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Kimono Violet vs Framboise
6LRV8
#5D395FHex#7C3655
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, red lean
Kimono Violet vs Passionate Purple
6LRV12
#5D395FHex#795484
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Kimono Violet vs Blackberry
6LRV5
#5D395FHex#533640
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, red lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareKimono Violet vs Purple Splendor
6LRV6
#5D395FHex#553763
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Purple Splendor is close match · cooler compared with Kimono Violet.
Kimono Violet vs Royal Plum
6LRV7
#5D395FHex#654161
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Royal Plum is close match · warmer compared with Kimono Violet.
Kimono Violet vs Burnt Orchid
6LRV6
#5D395FHex#633457
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Burnt Orchid is close match · warmer compared with Kimono Violet.
Kimono Violet vs Sultana
6LRV8
#5D395FHex#674668
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Sultana is close match · 2 points lighter · leans greener compared with Kimono Violet.
Kimono Violet vs Pansy Petal
6LRV7
#5D395FHex#5F4561
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Pansy Petal is close match · leans greener compared with Kimono Violet.
Kimono Violet vs Taro
6LRV9
#5D395FHex#5B435D
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Taro is close match · 3 points lighter · leans greener compared with Kimono Violet.
Kimono Violet vs Gentle Violet
6LRV7
#5D395FHex#523C68
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Gentle Violet is close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Kimono Violet.
Kimono Violet, answered
What is the LRV of Kimono Violet?
Kimono Violet (SW 6839) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 6, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Kimono Violet a warm or cool color?
Kimono Violet has a cool undertone (cool, pink lean).
Can Kimono Violet be used outside?
Yes, Kimono Violet is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Kimono Violet from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Kimono Violet is Purple Splendor (V038-6) by Valspar, close match · cooler.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6839
See Kimono Violet on your own home.
Set up a free account, upload one photo, and see exactly how Kimono Violet looks on your walls.
Free to start. No credit card.