Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Kismet |
| SKU | HGSW 6830 |
| Hex | #A18AB7 |
| RGB | 161, 138, 183 |
| HSL | 271°, 24%, 63% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Kismet
Kismet sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Kismet is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. 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
Kompozit
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Kismet 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 #A18AB7 in HSL space. Pair Kismet 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 Kismet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Kismet 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 6830 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kismet
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Kismet is Kismet (SW 6830). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Kismet and you'll get the same color. See the full Kismet swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Kismet
At Kompozit, the closest color to Kismet is Yolanda (1235) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yolanda swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Kismet
At Valspar, the closest color to Kismet is Gleeful Joy (1001-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.4 vs 29) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gleeful Joy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kismet
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Kismet is Purple Statice (PPG1249-5) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Statice swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kismet
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Kismet is Star Of Persia (DEFD01) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Star Of Persia swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Kismet
At Behr, the closest color to Kismet is Reserve (S120-5) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Reserve swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Kismet
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Kismet. The nearest is Snugglepuss (1405) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Snugglepuss swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kismet
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Kismet — the nearest deck color, Velvet Crest (1248), is clearly different (ΔE 6.5). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6830 instead. See the full Velvet Crest swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Kismet
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Kismet — the nearest deck color, Portuguese Dawn (C2-780), is clearly different (ΔE 6.94). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6830 instead. See the full Portuguese Dawn swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kismet
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Kismet — the nearest deck color, Purple Dreams (142-5DB), is clearly different (ΔE 7.26). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6830 instead. See the full Purple Dreams swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Kismet
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Kismet — the nearest deck color, Rangwali (NO. 296), is clearly different (ΔE 14.16). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6830 instead. See the full Rangwali swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Kismet
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Kismet — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 14.39). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6830 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Kismet
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Kismet — the nearest deck color, Times Past (JG-94), is clearly different (ΔE 19.46). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6830 instead. See the full Times Past swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Kismet
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Kismet — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 19.52). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6830 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →