Passionate Purple
SW 6981 · Sherwin-Williams
PurpleView Passionate Purple SW 6981 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#795484
LRV
12
Family
Purple
SW 6981
Color profile
Light value
12 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, pink lean
Family
Purple
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 12, Passionate Purple is a dark purple that absorbs most light. Passionate Purple carries a cool undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Passionate Purple under Purple.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 12 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Passionate PurpleThis colorPassionate PurpleSherwin-Williams · SW 6981
CoordinatingGossamer VeilSherwin-Williams · SW 9165CoordinatingHoned SoapstoneSherwin-Williams · SW 9126CoordinatingPure WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7005Similar colors
Tap any color to comparePassionate Purple vs Vigorous Violet
12LRV13
#795484Hex#7C5A7E
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Passionate Purple vs African Violet
12LRV11
#795484Hex#665385
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Passionate Purple vs Impulsive Purple
12LRV9
#795484Hex#624977
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Passionate Purple vs Clematis
12LRV16
#795484Hex#7E6596
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Passionate Purple vs Plummy
12LRV11
#795484Hex#675A75
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Passionate Purple vs Grape Harvest
12LRV13
#795484Hex#7E5A6D
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Passionate Purple vs Forget-Me-Not
12LRV16
#795484Hex#716998
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Passionate Purple vs Wood Violet
12LRV16
#795484Hex#7A6B85
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to comparePassionate Purple vs Cleopatra'S Gown
12LRV12
#795484Hex#795088
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Cleopatra'S Gown is very close match · cooler compared with Passionate Purple.
Passionate Purple vs Sonic Plum
12LRV12
#795484Hex#77508B
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Sonic Plum is close match · cooler compared with Passionate Purple.
Passionate Purple vs Fire and Ice
12LRV15
#795484Hex#76597F
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Fire and Ice is close match · 3 points lighter · leans greener compared with Passionate Purple.
Passionate Purple vs Classic Waltz
12LRV12
#795484Hex#71588D
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Classic Waltz is close match · cooler compared with Passionate Purple.
Passionate Purple vs Royal Lilac
12LRV15
#795484Hex#835995
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Royal Lilac is close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Passionate Purple.
Passionate Purple vs Exotic Purple
12LRV10
#795484Hex#6A5078
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Exotic Purple is close match · 2 points darker · leans greener compared with Passionate Purple.
Passionate Purple, answered
What is the LRV of Passionate Purple?
Passionate Purple (SW 6981) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 12, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Passionate Purple a warm or cool color?
Passionate Purple has a cool undertone (cool, pink lean).
Can Passionate Purple be used outside?
Yes, Passionate Purple is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Passionate Purple from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Passionate Purple is Cleopatra'S Gown (PPG1249-7) by PPG, very close match · cooler.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6981
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