Potentially Purple
SW 6821 · Sherwin-Williams
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#D1CBDF
LRV
62
Family
Purple
SW 6821
Color profile
Light value
62 · Light
Undertone
Cool cool, violet lean
Family
Purple Also reads gray
Availability
Interior & exterior
“Playful and bright, this purple offers boundless potential in a child's room or nursery. Pair it with other soft neutrals like Snowbound.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 62 Light · reflects plenty of light and keeps a room open
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Potentially PurpleThis colorPotentially PurpleSherwin-Williams · SW 6821
CoordinatingSnowboundSherwin-Williams · SW 7004CoordinatingBerry CreamSherwin-Williams · SW 9075CoordinatingOriginal WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7077Similar colors
Tap any color to comparePotentially Purple vs Rhapsody Lilac
62LRV60
#D1CBDFHex#D2C8DD
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Potentially Purple vs Enchant
62LRV59
#D1CBDFHex#D1C6D2
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Potentially Purple vs Inspired Lilac
62LRV71
#D1CBDFHex#DFD9E4
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Potentially Purple vs Euphoric Lilac
62LRV61
#D1CBDFHex#DAC7DA
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Potentially Purple vs Grape Mist
62LRV54
#D1CBDFHex#C5C0C9
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, pink cast
Potentially Purple vs Spangle
62LRV73
#D1CBDFHex#E5DBE5
PurpleFamilyPink
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Potentially Purple vs Elation
62LRV72
#D1CBDFHex#DFDCE5
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet cast
Potentially Purple vs Wallflower
62LRV64
#D1CBDFHex#DBCFD4
PurpleFamilyPink
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, red cast
Potentially Purple vs Hyacinth Tint
62LRV60
#D1CBDFHex#C2CBE0
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to comparePotentially Purple vs Potentially Purple
62LRV64
#D1CBDFHex#D5CDE3
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Potentially Purple is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Potentially Purple.
Potentially Purple vs Fanciful
62LRV65
#D1CBDFHex#D7D0E1
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Fanciful is very close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Potentially Purple.
Potentially Purple vs Will o' the Wisp
62LRV65
#D1CBDFHex#D6D0E8
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Will o' the Wisp is very close match · 4 points lighter · cooler compared with Potentially Purple.
Potentially Purple vs Purpling Dawn
62LRV63
#D1CBDFHex#D5CCDC
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Purpling Dawn is very close match · warmer compared with Potentially Purple.
Potentially Purple vs French Lilac
62LRV56
#D1CBDFHex#C7C3D9
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
French Lilac is very close match · 5 points darker compared with Potentially Purple.
Potentially Purple vs Dusky Lilac
62LRV62
#D1CBDFHex#D6CBDA
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Dusky Lilac is close match · warmer compared with Potentially Purple.
Potentially Purple vs Spring Iris
62LRV65
#D1CBDFHex#D3D1E0
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Spring Iris is close match · 3 points lighter · leans greener compared with Potentially Purple.
Potentially Purple vs Lavender Haze
62LRV64
#D1CBDFHex#D3D0DD
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Lavender Haze is close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Potentially Purple.
Potentially Purple, answered
What is the LRV of Potentially Purple?
Potentially Purple (SW 6821) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 62, so it reflects most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the light range.
Is Potentially Purple a warm or cool color?
Potentially Purple has a cool undertone (cool, violet lean).
Can Potentially Purple be used outside?
Yes, Potentially Purple is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Potentially Purple from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Potentially Purple is Potentially Purple (640A-3) by Behr, very close match · 2 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6821
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