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).

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6832

Impulsive Purple in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Impulsive Purple under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

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

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Impulsive Purple Hatters Plush Proper Purple Velvet Beret

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Impulsive Purple Clematis Kismet Magical

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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Analogous

Adjacent colors

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