Sherwin Williams

Impulsive Purple

SW 6832

Impulsive Purple (SW 6832) is a rich, medium-dark purple with cool undertones that give it a measured intensity on walls. Its LRV of 9 means it absorbs most light, so it functions best as an accent wall, in powder rooms, or in small spaces with strong artificial lighting. The depth of this shade requires lighter surrounding colors for contrast.

Consider pairing it with Extra White (SW 7006), Lite Lavender (SW 6554), Enchant (SW 6555), Alabaster (SW 7008), or Potentially Purple (SW 6821).

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6832

Impulsive Purple in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Impulsive Purple under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Impulsive Purple under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Purple

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

273°

Purple Family

Lightness

38%

Dark

Saturation

24%

Muted

LRV

9.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#624977
RGB Decimal
98, 73, 119
RGB Percent
38.4%, 28.6%, 46.7%
HSL
272.6, 24.0%, 37.6%
HSV
272.6, 38.7%, 46.7%
CMYK
17.6%, 38.7%, 0.0%, 53.3%
YIQ
85.7, 0.1, 19.6
XYZ
10.75, 8.69, 18.56
CIE Lab
35.39, 20.30, -22.30
CIE Luv
35.39, 9.47, -32.60
Hunter Lab
29.49, 15.53, -19.84
Decimal
6441335

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