Vesper Violet
SW 6542 · Sherwin-Williams
PurpleView Vesper Violet SW 6542 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#99A0B2
LRV
35
Family
Purple
SW 6542
Color profile
Light value
35 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Cool cool, violet lean
Family
Purple Also reads blue
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 35, Vesper Violet is a medium blue that reflects a moderate amount of light. Vesper Violet carries a cool undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Vesper Violet under Purple.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 35 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
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Tap any color to compareVesper Violet vs Solitude
35LRV38
#99A0B2Hex#99A7B8
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Vesper Violet vs Modern Lavender
35LRV40
#99A0B2Hex#A8AAB3
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet cast
Vesper Violet vs Dusty Heather
35LRV28
#99A0B2Hex#8990A3
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Vesper Violet vs Dried Lavender
35LRV29
#99A0B2Hex#8595AA
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Vesper Violet vs Aleutian
35LRV39
#99A0B2Hex#98A9B7
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Vesper Violet vs Let it Rain
35LRV34
#99A0B2Hex#979FA5
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue cast
Vesper Violet vs Dustblu
35LRV32
#99A0B2Hex#959BA0
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue cast
Vesper Violet vs Mysterious Mauve
35LRV37
#99A0B2Hex#A6A3A9
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet cast
Vesper Violet vs Daphne
35LRV32
#99A0B2Hex#899CAA
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Vesper Violet vs Ash Violet
35LRV34
#99A0B2Hex#A29BAA
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareVesper Violet vs Moonlight Stroll
35LRV35
#99A0B2Hex#99A0B2
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Moonlight Stroll is near-identical compared with Vesper Violet.
Vesper Violet vs Yukon Sky
35LRV39
#99A0B2Hex#A0A6B6
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Yukon Sky is very close match · 4 points lighter compared with Vesper Violet.
Vesper Violet vs Dreamy
35LRV37
#99A0B2Hex#9AA1B9
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Dreamy is very close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Vesper Violet.
Vesper Violet vs Lilac Time
35LRV42
#99A0B2Hex#A4ABBF
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Lilac Time is close match · 7 points lighter compared with Vesper Violet.
Vesper Violet vs Acier Tint
35LRV33
#99A0B2Hex#909DAC
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Acier Tint is close match · 2 points darker · leans greener compared with Vesper Violet.
Vesper Violet vs Coast Of Maine
35LRV34
#99A0B2Hex#939DA9
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Coast Of Maine is close match · 1 points darker · warmer compared with Vesper Violet.
Vesper Violet vs Silhouette
35LRV32
#99A0B2Hex#9698A2
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet cast
Silhouette is close match · 3 points darker · warmer compared with Vesper Violet.
Vesper Violet vs China Silk
35LRV33
#99A0B2Hex#8B9EB3
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
China Silk is close match · 2 points darker · leans greener compared with Vesper Violet.
The full strip
Light to dark · hover to open a colorVesper Violet, answered
What is the LRV of Vesper Violet?
Vesper Violet (SW 6542) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 35, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Vesper Violet a warm or cool color?
Vesper Violet has a cool undertone (cool, violet lean).
Can Vesper Violet be used outside?
Yes, Vesper Violet is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Vesper Violet from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Vesper Violet is Moonlight Stroll (8004-45D) by Valspar, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6542
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