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

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

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

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