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Sherwin Williams

Purple Passage

SW 6551

Purple Passage is a muted purple with noticeable gray undertones that pull the hue toward cool neutral territory. Its LRV of 12 means it absorbs a significant amount of light, resulting in a deep, saturated appearance on walls. This makes it practical for accent walls or spaces with ample artificial lighting such as bedrooms and home offices.

The gray base keeps it from reading overtly violet, lending it a grounded quality. It coordinates with Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray for contrast, Soulmate for tonal continuity, Accessible Beige to offset coolness, and Tricorn Black for added depth.
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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6551

Purple Passage 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 Purple Passage under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

254°

Blue Family

Lightness

42%

Medium

Saturation

12%

Very Muted

LRV

12.0
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
#645E77
RGB Decimal
100, 94, 119
RGB Percent
39.2%, 36.9%, 46.7%
HSL
254.4, 11.7%, 41.8%
HSV
254.4, 21.0%, 46.7%
CMYK
16.0%, 21.0%, 0.0%, 53.3%
YIQ
98.6, -4.5, 9.1
XYZ
12.59, 12.05, 19.11
CIE Lab
41.29, 7.92, -13.21
CIE Luv
41.29, 1.64, -19.19
Hunter Lab
34.71, 6.04, -11.11
Decimal
6577783

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Purple PassageMagic SpellWood VioletDeep Indigo

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Purple PassageLive JazzNight MagicSilverberry

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Purple PassageGreat Barrington GreenAshwood MossVienna Green

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Purple PassageCupid's DartBlue GaspePurple Sunset

Closest Paint Matches

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

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