Anthology
HGSW 1431 · #5D395F · LRV 6 — cool violet tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Liberty Blue1
- 2Anthology6
- 3Blue Nova17
- 4Gothic Purple24
What Color Is Anthology, Really?
Anthology reads as a cool violet tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1431 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Anthology
Anthology earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes Anthology
At LRV 6, Anthology is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its violet undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Anthology are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1431 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Kimono VioletSW 6839 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.0 | 6 | Color page → |
| Behr | Maroon100D-7 · Behr | 4.1 | 6 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Autumn Purple2073-20 · Benjamin Moore | 4.9 | 6 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Purple SplendorV038-6 · Valspar | 3.1 | 5.5 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Royal PlumPPG1178-7 · PPG / Glidden | 2.9 | 7 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Royal Iris43RB 07/249 · Glidden | 3.6 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Colors
The nearest shades to Anthology within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #5D395F in HSL space. Pair Anthology with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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