Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Dahlia |
| SKU | SW 6816 |
| Hex | #8B98C4 |
| RGB | 139, 152, 196 |
| HSL | 226°, 33%, 66% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Sherwin-Williams Dahlia
Dahlia sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Dahlia is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Dahlia within 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 #8B98C4 in HSL space. Pair Dahlia 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.
Sherwin-Williams Dahlia Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dahlia 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6816 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Dahlia
Behr has no exact twin of Dahlia. The nearest is Amethyst Phlox (660F-5) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Amethyst Phlox swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dahlia
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Dahlia is Persian Violet (1419) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Persian Violet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dahlia
At Valspar, the closest color to Dahlia is Fields of Heather (8001-47D) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fields of Heather swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dahlia
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Blue Hyacinth (PPG1245-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Dahlia without repainting risk. See the full Blue Hyacinth swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dahlia
Glidden has no exact twin of Dahlia. The nearest is Periwinkle Blue (30BB 33/235) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Periwinkle Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dahlia
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Dahlia. The nearest is Purple Dreams (142-5DB) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Dreams swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dahlia
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Dahlia is Purple Peonies (HGSW 1403). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Purple Peonies and you'll get the same color. See the full Purple Peonies swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dahlia
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Dahlia. The nearest is Bothy Blue (NO. G11) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bothy Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dahlia
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Dahlia. The nearest is Himalaya Sky (0597) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Himalaya Sky swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dahlia
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Dahlia is Velvet Robe (1276) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Velvet Robe swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dahlia
At Kompozit, the closest color to Dahlia is Velvet Robe (1276) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Velvet Robe swatch →