Veiled Violet
SW 6268 · Sherwin-Williams
PurpleView Veiled Violet SW 6268 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#BDB5B9
LRV
47
Family
Purple
SW 6268
Color profile
Light value
47 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Cool cool, pink cast
Family
Purple Also reads gray
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This light muted violet has a charming, relaxing vibe that goes well in a bedroom or bathroom. Pairs harmoniously with a violet-tinged white like Original White.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 47 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Veiled VioletThis colorVeiled VioletSherwin-Williams · SW 6268
CoordinatingZurich WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7626CoordinatingAutumn OrchidSherwin-Williams · SW 9157CoordinatingOriginal WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7077Similar colors
Tap any color to compareVeiled Violet vs Swanky Gray
47LRV45
#BDB5B9Hex#B5B1B5
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Veiled Violet vs Ponder
47LRV48
#BDB5B9Hex#BCB6B6
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonewarm, red cast
Veiled Violet vs Imagine
47LRV48
#BDB5B9Hex#C2B6B6
PurpleFamilyGreige
cool, pink castUndertonewarm, red cast
Veiled Violet vs Fashionable Gray
47LRV48
#BDB5B9Hex#BDB8B8
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonewarm neutral
Veiled Violet vs Queen Anne Lilac
47LRV48
#BDB5B9Hex#C0B6B4
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonewarm, peach cast
Veiled Violet vs Chaise Mauve
47LRV47
#BDB5B9Hex#C1B2B3
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink castUndertonewarm, red cast
Veiled Violet vs Studio Mauve
47LRV50
#BDB5B9Hex#C6B9B8
PurpleFamilyGreige
cool, pink castUndertonewarm, peach cast
Veiled Violet vs Grape Mist
47LRV54
#BDB5B9Hex#C5C0C9
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Veiled Violet vs Beguiling Mauve
47LRV40
#BDB5B9Hex#AFA7AC
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Veiled Violet vs Essential Gray
47LRV48
#BDB5B9Hex#BCB8B6
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonewarm neutral
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareVeiled Violet vs After the Rain
47LRV50
#BDB5B9Hex#C1B9BD
PurpleFamilyPink
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
After the Rain is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Veiled Violet.
Veiled Violet vs Standing Ovation
47LRV49
#BDB5B9Hex#BFB9BD
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Standing Ovation is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Veiled Violet.
Veiled Violet vs Frisky Whiskers
47LRV46
#BDB5B9Hex#B8B3B6
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Frisky Whiskers is very close match · 1 points darker compared with Veiled Violet.
Veiled Violet vs Piano Concerto
47LRV51
#BDB5B9Hex#C4BCC0
PurpleFamilyPink
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Piano Concerto is very close match · 4 points lighter compared with Veiled Violet.
Veiled Violet vs Sun Painter
47LRV49
#BDB5B9Hex#C3B7BC
PurpleFamilyGreige
cool, pink castUndertonecool, red cast
Sun Painter is very close match · 2 points lighter · leans redder compared with Veiled Violet.
Veiled Violet vs Mulberry Stain
47LRV51
#BDB5B9Hex#C6BABE
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink castUndertonecool, red cast
Mulberry Stain is very close match · 4 points lighter compared with Veiled Violet.
Veiled Violet vs Silver Bells
47LRV46
#BDB5B9Hex#B8B4B6
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonecool neutral
Silver Bells is very close match · 1 points darker · leans greener compared with Veiled Violet.
Veiled Violet vs Luxurious
47LRV50
#BDB5B9Hex#C3B8B7
PurpleFamilyPink
cool, pink castUndertonewarm, peach cast
Luxurious is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Veiled Violet.
The full strip
Light to dark · hover to open a colorVeiled Violet, answered
What is the LRV of Veiled Violet?
Veiled Violet (SW 6268) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 47, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Veiled Violet a warm or cool color?
Veiled Violet has a cool undertone (cool, pink cast).
Can Veiled Violet be used outside?
Yes, Veiled Violet is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Veiled Violet from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Veiled Violet is After the Rain (1452) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · 3 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6268
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