Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Drama Violet |
| SKU | SW 6978 |
| Hex | #B883B0 |
| RGB | 184, 131, 176 |
| HSL | 309°, 27%, 62% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Purple |
About Sherwin-Williams Drama Violet
Drama Violet 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 magenta 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.
Drama Violet 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
13 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Drama Violet 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 #B883B0 in HSL space. Pair Drama Violet 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 Drama Violet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Drama Violet 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 6978 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Drama Violet
The closest Behr equivalent of Drama Violet is Joie De Vivre (MQ4-60). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). If Behr is your counter, order Joie De Vivre and you'll get the same color. See the full Joie De Vivre swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Drama Violet
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Drama Violet is Lilac Pink (2074-40) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lilac Pink swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Drama Violet
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Drama Violet is Daphne Rose (PPG1252-6) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Daphne Rose swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Drama Violet
At Kompozit, the closest color to Drama Violet is Lavender Quartz (1170) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Quartz swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Drama Violet
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Drama Violet is Lavender Sweater (DE5998) — very close at ΔE 3.4, 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 Lavender Sweater swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Drama Violet
Valspar has no exact twin of Drama Violet. The nearest is A Plum Job (V039-4) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30.5 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full A Plum Job swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Drama Violet
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Drama Violet. The nearest is Lavender Quartz (1170) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lavender Quartz swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Drama Violet
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Drama Violet. The nearest is Orchid Petals (145-5DB) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orchid Petals swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Drama Violet
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Drama Violet — the nearest deck color, Rangwali (NO. 296), is clearly different (ΔE 9.08). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6978 instead. See the full Rangwali swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Drama Violet
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Drama Violet — the nearest deck color, Bel Ange Rose (C2-511), is clearly different (ΔE 12.26). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6978 instead. See the full Bel Ange Rose swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Drama Violet
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Drama Violet — the nearest deck color, Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28), is clearly different (ΔE 17.58). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6978 instead. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Drama Violet
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Drama Violet — the nearest deck color, Homebody (JG-136), is clearly different (ΔE 21.12). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6978 instead. See the full Homebody swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Drama Violet
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Drama Violet — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 27.06). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6978 instead. See the full Anita swatch →