Sherwin Williams

Wood Violet

SW 6557

Wood Violet is a muted, dark purple from Sherwin-Williams with cool gray undertones that keep it restrained rather than saturated. Its LRV of 16 indicates low light reflectance, meaning it absorbs most incoming light and reads as a deep, subdued tone on walls. This makes it functional for accent walls, powder rooms, or spaces where a darker envelope is intended.

Because of its depth, adequate lighting is recommended. It pairs with Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige for a warm neutral contrast, Aesthetic White for lighter trim, Silverpointe for a cool gray bridge, and Tricorn Black for a tonal dark scheme.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6557

Wood Violet in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Wood Violet under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Purple

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

275°

Purple Family

Lightness

47%

Medium

Saturation

11%

Very Muted

LRV

16.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#7A6B85
RGB Decimal
122, 107, 133
RGB Percent
47.8%, 42.0%, 52.2%
HSL
274.6, 10.8%, 47.1%
HSV
274.6, 19.5%, 52.2%
CMYK
8.3%, 19.5%, 0.0%, 47.8%
YIQ
114.4, 0.6, 11.3
XYZ
17.52, 16.35, 24.42
CIE Lab
47.43, 11.16, -12.16
CIE Luv
47.43, 6.60, -18.78
Hunter Lab
40.43, 9.02, -10.53
Decimal
8022917

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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