Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Free Spirit |
| SKU | SW 6973 |
| Hex | #CAB2D2 |
| RGB | 202, 178, 210 |
| HSL | 285°, 26%, 76% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Sherwin-Williams Free Spirit
Free Spirit sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Free Spirit 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 by brand
11 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 purple from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Free Spirit 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 #CAB2D2 in HSL space. Pair Free Spirit 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 Free Spirit Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Free Spirit 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 6973 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Free Spirit
At Behr, the closest color to Free Spirit is Candlelight Dinner (S120-3) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Candlelight Dinner swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Free Spirit
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Free Spirit is Wishing Well (1389) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wishing Well swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Free Spirit
Valspar has no exact twin of Free Spirit. The nearest is Frosted Orchid (M241) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51.4 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Frosted Orchid swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Free Spirit
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Free Spirit is Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Windsor Purple and you'll get the same color. See the full Windsor Purple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Free Spirit
The closest Glidden equivalent of Free Spirit is Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If Glidden is your counter, order Windsor Purple and you'll get the same color. See the full Windsor Purple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Free Spirit
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Free Spirit is Birthday Wishes (145-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Birthday Wishes swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Free Spirit
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Free Spirit is Magical (HGSW 1425) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magical swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Free Spirit
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Free Spirit. The nearest is Tinted Iris (DE5961) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tinted Iris swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Free Spirit
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Free Spirit is Grape's Treasure (1234) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grape's Treasure swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Free Spirit
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Free Spirit. The nearest is Cherish the Moment (1191) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cherish the Moment swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Free Spirit
Kompozit has no exact twin of Free Spirit. The nearest is Cherish the Moment (1191) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cherish the Moment swatch →