Sherwin Williams

Vesper Violet

SW 6542

Vesper Violet is a cool, muted purple with noticeable blue undertones, reading as a soft violet-gray at LRV 35. This mid-range reflectance means it provides moderate depth on walls while still allowing ambient light to register in the room. The blue shift in its base keeps it from leaning pink or mauve, giving it a distinctly cool character.

It functions well in bedrooms or living rooms where a subdued color presence is needed. Sherwin-Williams Wallflower and Soulful Blue sit in a similar tonal range, while Dovetail, Poised Taupe, and Snowbound offer neutral contrast options.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6542

Vesper Violet 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 Vesper Violet under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Vesper Violet under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

223°

Blue Family

Lightness

65%

Medium

Saturation

14%

Very Muted

LRV

35.0

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

#99A0B2

RGB Decimal

153, 160, 178

RGB Percent

60.0%, 62.7%, 69.8%

HSL

223.2, 14.0%, 64.9%

HSV

223.2, 14.0%, 69.8%

CMYK

14.0%, 10.1%, 0.0%, 30.2%

YIQ

160.0, -10.0, 4.1

XYZ

33.74, 35.13, 47.12

CIE Lab

65.85, 1.25, -10.16

CIE Luv

65.85, -4.77, -15.40

Hunter Lab

59.27, 1.10, -9.62

Decimal

10068146

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Vesper Violet Dusty Heather In the Twilight Mesmerize

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Vesper Violet Yukon Sky Lavender Blue Orchid Whisper

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Vesper Violet Kid Gloves Grant Gray Ivory Paper

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Vesper Violet Night Magic Meditative Obi Lilac

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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