Thistle
SW 6283 · Sherwin-Williams
PurpleView Thistle SW 6283 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#AA8E9A
LRV
30
Family
Purple
SW 6283
Color profile
Light value
30 · Deep
Undertone
Cool cool, red lean
Family
Purple Also reads pink
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 30, Thistle is a medium pink that reflects a moderate amount of light. Thistle carries a cool undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Thistle under Purple.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 30 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around ThistleThis colorThistleSherwin-Williams · SW 6283
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Tap any color to compareThistle vs Rosé
30LRV34
#AA8E9AHex#B995A1
PurpleFamilyPink
cool, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Thistle vs Radiant Lilac
30LRV28
#AA8E9AHex#A489A0
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, red leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Thistle vs Ruby Violet
30LRV24
#AA8E9AHex#9B7E8B
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Thistle vs Rosaline Pearl
30LRV27
#AA8E9AHex#A38887
PurpleFamilyPink
cool, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Thistle vs Orchid
30LRV37
#AA8E9AHex#BC9C9E
PurpleFamilyPink
cool, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Thistle vs Berry Cream
30LRV28
#AA8E9AHex#9A8CA2
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, red leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Thistle vs Audrey's Blush
30LRV26
#AA8E9AHex#AE8087
PurpleFamilyPink
cool, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Thistle vs Coquina
30LRV28
#AA8E9AHex#9D8D8E
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Thistle vs Autumn Orchid
30LRV29
#AA8E9AHex#9D9093
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, red leanUndertonewarm, red cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareThistle vs Pinterested
30LRV32
#AA8E9AHex#AF929F
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Pinterested is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Thistle.
Thistle vs Luscious Lilac
30LRV32
#AA8E9AHex#AF8F9E
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Luscious Lilac is very close match · 2 points lighter · leans redder compared with Thistle.
Thistle vs Reserve
30LRV29
#AA8E9AHex#AC8A98
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Reserve is very close match · 1 points darker · leans redder compared with Thistle.
Thistle vs Gothic Amethyst
30LRV28
#AA8E9AHex#A38B93
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Gothic Amethyst is close match · 2 points darker · leans greener compared with Thistle.
Thistle vs Dusty Lavender
30LRV33
#AA8E9AHex#AD96A3
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, red leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Dusty Lavender is close match · 3 points lighter · leans greener compared with Thistle.
Thistle vs Garden Plum
30LRV25
#AA8E9AHex#9D8292
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, red leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Garden Plum is close match · 5 points darker · cooler compared with Thistle.
Thistle vs Mulberry Wine
30LRV28
#AA8E9AHex#A2898B
PurpleFamilyBrown
cool, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Mulberry Wine is close match · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Thistle.
The full strip
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What is the LRV of Thistle?
Thistle (SW 6283) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 30, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Thistle a warm or cool color?
Thistle has a cool undertone (cool, red lean).
Can Thistle be used outside?
Yes, Thistle is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Thistle from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Thistle is Pinterested (V077-4) by Valspar, very close match · 2 points lighter.
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