Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Gentian |
| SKU | HGSW 6817 |
| Hex | #6572A5 |
| RGB | 101, 114, 165 |
| HSL | 228°, 26%, 52% |
| LRV | 18 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Gentian
With an LRV of 18, Gentian is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its blue 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Gentian works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches at every US brand
14 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Dutch Boy
Valspar
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Gentian 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.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #6572A5 in HSL space. Pair Gentian with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Gentian Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gentian from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6817 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gentian
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Gentian is Gentian (SW 6817). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Gentian and you'll get the same color. See the full Gentian swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gentian
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is King's Robe (PPG1245-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Gentian without repainting risk. See the full King's Robe swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gentian
Behr's nearest match is Vintage (630F-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Gentian without repainting risk. See the full Vintage swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gentian
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Indi-Blue (141-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It runs slightly darker (LRV 16 vs 18) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Gentian without repainting risk. See the full Indi-Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gentian
At Valspar, the closest color to Gentian is Blue Batik (V074-5) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 16 vs 18) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Batik swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gentian
At Kompozit, the closest color to Gentian is Regal Azure (1277) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Regal Azure swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gentian
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Gentian. The nearest is Sentimental (DEFD02) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sentimental swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gentian
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Gentian. The nearest is Capri Isle (0605) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Capri Isle swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gentian
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Gentian. The nearest is Pitch Blue (NO. 220) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 16 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pitch Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gentian
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Gentian. The nearest is Waterdrop (CC-902) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Waterdrop swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gentian
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Gentian — the nearest deck color, Mystery (C2-776), is clearly different (ΔE 5.64). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6817 instead. See the full Mystery swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Gentian
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Gentian — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 11.53). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6817 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gentian
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Gentian — the nearest deck color, Hyperlink (PNT100-MD-41), is clearly different (ΔE 11.58). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6817 instead. See the full Hyperlink swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gentian
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Gentian — the nearest deck color, Blue Skies (JG-85), is clearly different (ΔE 15.46). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6817 instead. See the full Blue Skies swatch →