Sherwin Williams

Dignified

SW 6538

Dignified is a deep, cool-toned shade that sits between navy blue and purple, with blue undertones dominating over any violet cast. At an LRV of 7, it is a very dark color best reserved for accent walls, cabinetry, or exterior front doors where contrast against lighter elements is the goal. Interior use requires strong lighting to prevent the color from reading nearly black.

Dignified pairs well with Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray, Agreeable Gray, and Extra White for necessary contrast, while Smoky Azurite and Mineral Gray offer mid-tone support.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6538

Dignified in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Dignified under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Dignified under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

223°

Blue Family

Lightness

33%

Dark

Saturation

30%

Muted

LRV

7.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#3B496D

RGB Decimal

59, 73, 109

RGB Percent

23.1%, 28.6%, 42.7%

HSL

223.2, 29.8%, 32.9%

HSV

223.2, 45.9%, 42.7%

CMYK

45.9%, 33.0%, 0.0%, 57.3%

YIQ

72.9, -19.9, 8.3

XYZ

6.95, 6.80, 15.41

CIE Lab

31.34, 4.97, -22.61

CIE Luv

31.34, -7.65, -30.15

Hunter Lab

26.07, 3.42, -19.75

Decimal

3885421

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Dignified Daring Indigo Egyptian Violet Nightfall

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Dignified Splendor And Pride King's Robe Freesia

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Dignified Eden Prairie Grapevine Golden Field

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Dignified Izmir Purple Perfect Storm Purple Splendor

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Dignified Izmir Purple Gentle Violet Purple Splendor

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

Sherwin Williams

Dignified

Glidden

Egyptian Violet

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Dignified

Benjamin Moore

Wizard

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Dignified

Behr

Bon Nuit

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Dignified

Behr

Nobility Blue

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Dignified

Glidden

Annapolis Blue

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Dignified

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Valiant Violet

Sherwin Williams

Dignified

Glidden

Daring Indigo

Sherwin Williams

Dignified

Farrow & Ball

Blue Maize

Sherwin Williams

Dignified

Farrow & Ball

Serge

Sherwin Williams

Dignified

Behr

Inked

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Dignified

Valspar

Skyline

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Dignified

Behr

Velvet Rope