Valiant Violet
SW 6818 · Sherwin-Williams
PurpleView Valiant Violet SW 6818 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#3E4371
LRV
6
Family
Purple
SW 6818
Color profile
Light value
6 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, violet lean
Family
Purple
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 6, Valiant Violet is a very dark purple that absorbs most light. Valiant Violet carries a cool undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Valiant 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 Valiant VioletThis colorValiant VioletSherwin-Williams · SW 6818
CoordinatingOn the RocksSherwin-Williams · SW 7671CoordinatingPeppercornSherwin-Williams · SW 7674CoordinatingSpatial WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 6259Similar colors
Tap any color to compareValiant Violet vs Dignified
6LRV7
#3E4371Hex#3B496D
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Valiant Violet vs Morning Glory
6LRV8
#3E4371Hex#3C4C80
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Valiant Violet vs Fully Purple
6LRV8
#3E4371Hex#514C7E
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Valiant Violet vs Izmir Purple
6LRV7
#3E4371Hex#4D426E
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Valiant Violet vs Majestic Purple
6LRV5
#3E4371Hex#3B3C5A
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Valiant Violet vs Dewberry
6LRV5
#3E4371Hex#3E385A
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Valiant Violet vs Dress Blues
6LRV5
#3E4371Hex#2B4360
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Valiant Violet vs Indigo
6LRV6
#3E4371Hex#284A70
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Valiant Violet vs Concord Grape
6LRV5
#3E4371Hex#443757
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Valiant Violet vs Commodore
6LRV6
#3E4371Hex#25476A
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareValiant Violet vs Wizard
6LRV8
#3E4371Hex#40466D
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Wizard is very close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Valiant Violet.
Valiant Violet vs Basic Blue
6LRV8
#3E4371Hex#3F457D
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Basic Blue is very close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Valiant Violet.
Valiant Violet vs Jazzy Blue
6LRV6
#3E4371Hex#323F76
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Jazzy Blue is close match · cooler compared with Valiant Violet.
Valiant Violet vs Egyptian Violet
6LRV7
#3E4371Hex#3D496D
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Egyptian Violet is close match · leans greener compared with Valiant Violet.
Valiant Violet vs Daring Indigo
6LRV6
#3E4371Hex#374874
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Daring Indigo is close match · leans greener compared with Valiant Violet.
Valiant Violet vs Tanzanite
6LRV8
#3E4371Hex#3C4B7E
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Tanzanite is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Valiant Violet.
Valiant Violet vs Deep Ocean Floor
6LRV5
#3E4371Hex#2B406F
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Deep Ocean Floor is close match · leans greener compared with Valiant Violet.
Valiant Violet, answered
What is the LRV of Valiant Violet?
Valiant Violet (SW 6818) 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 Valiant Violet a warm or cool color?
Valiant Violet has a cool undertone (cool, violet lean).
Can Valiant Violet be used outside?
Yes, Valiant Violet is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Valiant Violet from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Valiant Violet is Wizard (CC-966) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · 2 points lighter · warmer.
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