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

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Purple Passage under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

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

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

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Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Purple Passage Magic Spell Wood Violet Deep Indigo

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Purple Passage Live Jazz Night Magic Silverberry

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Opposite on color wheel

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