Vigorous Violet
SW 6838 · Sherwin-Williams
PurpleView Vigorous Violet SW 6838 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#7C5A7E
LRV
13
Family
Purple
SW 6838
Color profile
Light value
13 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, pink lean
Family
Purple Also reads brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 13, Vigorous Violet is a dark purple that absorbs most light. Vigorous Violet carries a cool undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Vigorous Violet under Purple.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 13 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Vigorous VioletThis colorVigorous VioletSherwin-Williams · SW 6838
CoordinatingOrigami WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7636CoordinatingYellow BirdSherwin-Williams · SW 9022CoordinatingIbis WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7000Similar colors
Tap any color to compareVigorous Violet vs Passionate Purple
13LRV12
#7C5A7EHex#795484
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Vigorous Violet vs Grape Harvest
13LRV13
#7C5A7EHex#7E5A6D
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Vigorous Violet vs Clematis
13LRV16
#7C5A7EHex#7E6596
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Vigorous Violet vs Plummy
13LRV11
#7C5A7EHex#675A75
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Vigorous Violet vs Wood Violet
13LRV16
#7C5A7EHex#7A6B85
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Vigorous Violet vs African Violet
13LRV11
#7C5A7EHex#665385
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Vigorous Violet vs Impulsive Purple
13LRV9
#7C5A7EHex#624977
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Vigorous Violet vs Plum Dandy
13LRV17
#7C5A7EHex#8B6878
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, red lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareVigorous Violet vs Fire and Ice
13LRV15
#7C5A7EHex#76597F
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Fire and Ice is very close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Vigorous Violet.
Vigorous Violet vs Ultra Violet
13LRV13
#7C5A7EHex#755172
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Ultra Violet is close match · warmer compared with Vigorous Violet.
Vigorous Violet vs Vivacious Violet
13LRV16
#7C5A7EHex#81658E
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Vivacious Violet is close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Vigorous Violet.
Vigorous Violet vs Notorious
13LRV15
#7C5A7EHex#7B658A
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Notorious is close match · 2 points lighter · leans greener compared with Vigorous Violet.
Vigorous Violet vs Chakra
13LRV15
#7C5A7EHex#8B5E8F
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Chakra is close match · 2 points lighter · leans redder compared with Vigorous Violet.
Vigorous Violet, answered
What is the LRV of Vigorous Violet?
Vigorous Violet (SW 6838) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 13, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Vigorous Violet a warm or cool color?
Vigorous Violet has a cool undertone (cool, pink lean).
Can Vigorous Violet be used outside?
Yes, Vigorous Violet is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Vigorous Violet from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Vigorous Violet is Fire and Ice (1392) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · 1 points lighter · cooler.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6838
See Vigorous Violet on your own home.
Set up a free account, upload one photo, and see exactly how Vigorous Violet looks on your walls.
Free to start. No credit card.