Sherwin Williams

Vigorous Violet

SW 6838

Vigorous Violet is a deep, saturated purple with cool undertones, registering an LRV of 13. At this low reflectance level, it absorbs a significant amount of light and reads as a dark, concentrated hue on walls. The color leans toward a red-violet base with enough blue to keep it firmly in the purple family rather than shifting toward burgundy.

It is commonly used on accent walls, in studios, or in smaller rooms such as powder rooms. Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray and Agreeable Gray provide lighter neutral contrast, while Snowbound, Naval, and Grape Harvest work as coordinating options.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6838

Vigorous Violet in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Vigorous Violet under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Pink

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

297°

Purple Family

Lightness

42%

Medium

Saturation

17%

Muted

LRV

13.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#7C5A7E
RGB Decimal
124, 90, 126
RGB Percent
48.6%, 35.3%, 49.4%
HSL
296.7, 16.7%, 42.4%
HSV
296.7, 28.6%, 49.4%
CMYK
1.6%, 28.6%, 0.0%, 50.6%
YIQ
104.3, 8.7, 18.4
XYZ
15.73, 13.10, 21.44
CIE Lab
42.92, 20.58, -14.77
CIE Luv
42.92, 16.57, -23.42
Hunter Lab
36.20, 16.68, -12.74
Decimal
8149630

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