Purple Passage
SW 6551 · Sherwin-Williams
PurpleView Purple Passage SW 6551 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#645E77
LRV
12
Family
Purple
SW 6551
Color profile
Light value
12 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, violet lean
Family
Purple Also reads gray
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 12, Purple Passage is a dark purple that absorbs most light. Purple Passage carries a cool undertone. It sits between purple and blue. Sherwin-Williams files Purple Passage 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 Purple PassageThis colorPurple PassageSherwin-Williams · SW 6551
CoordinatingOyster WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7637CoordinatingUrban JungleSherwin-Williams · SW 9117CoordinatingOriginal WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7077Similar colors
Tap any color to comparePurple Passage vs Plummy
12LRV11
#645E77Hex#675A75
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Purple Passage vs Ripe Berry
12LRV10
#645E77Hex#5C5666
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Purple Passage vs Wood Violet
12LRV16
#645E77Hex#7A6B85
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Purple Passage vs Mesmerize
12LRV13
#645E77Hex#5D657B
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Purple Passage vs Midnight
12LRV10
#645E77Hex#5D5962
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet cast
Purple Passage vs Forget-Me-Not
12LRV16
#645E77Hex#716998
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Purple Passage vs African Violet
12LRV11
#645E77Hex#665385
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Purple Passage vs Expressive Plum
12LRV12
#645E77Hex#695C62
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, red lean
Purple Passage vs Exclusive Plum
12LRV16
#645E77Hex#736F78
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet cast
Purple Passage vs Stunning Shade
12LRV12
#645E77Hex#676064
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, pink cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to comparePurple Passage vs Strong Iris
12LRV12
#645E77Hex#5E5F7E
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Strong Iris is close match · cooler compared with Purple Passage.
Purple Passage vs Darkest Grape
12LRV13
#645E77Hex#5C5A7C
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Darkest Grape is close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Purple Passage.
Purple Passage vs Nightfall Sky
12LRV15
#645E77Hex#6F6578
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Nightfall Sky is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Purple Passage.
Purple Passage vs Napa Winery
12LRV12
#645E77Hex#6A5C7D
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Napa Winery is close match · leans redder compared with Purple Passage.
Purple Passage vs Purple Valley
12LRV11
#645E77Hex#63577A
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Purple Valley is close match · 1 points darker · cooler compared with Purple Passage.
Purple Passage vs Silverado
12LRV17
#645E77Hex#6A6472
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Silverado is close match · 5 points lighter · warmer compared with Purple Passage.
Purple Passage, answered
What is the LRV of Purple Passage?
Purple Passage (SW 6551) 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 Purple Passage a warm or cool color?
Purple Passage has a cool undertone (cool, violet lean).
Can Purple Passage be used outside?
Yes, Purple Passage is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Purple Passage from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Purple Passage is Strong Iris (M550-7) by Behr, close match · cooler.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6551
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