Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Izmir Purple |
| SKU | SW 6825 |
| Hex | #4D426E |
| RGB | 77, 66, 110 |
| HSL | 255°, 25%, 35% |
| LRV | 7 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Sherwin-Williams Izmir Purple
At LRV 7, Izmir Purple is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Izmir Purple earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. 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 Izmir Purple 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 #4D426E in HSL space. Pair Izmir Purple 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 Izmir Purple Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Izmir Purple 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 6825 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Izmir Purple
At Behr, the closest color to Izmir Purple is Dramatist (MQ5-43) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dramatist swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Izmir Purple
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Izmir Purple is Gentle Violet (2071-20) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gentle Violet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Izmir Purple
Valspar has no exact twin of Izmir Purple. The nearest is Velvet Beret (1001-3A) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7.7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Velvet Beret swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Izmir Purple
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Izmir Purple. The nearest is Royal Indigo (PPG1174-7) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Royal Indigo swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Izmir Purple
Glidden has no exact twin of Izmir Purple. The nearest is Royal Indigo (PPG1174-7) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Royal Indigo swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Izmir Purple
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Izmir Purple is Amethystina (HGSW 1411). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Amethystina and you'll get the same color. See the full Amethystina swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Izmir Purple
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Izmir Purple is Grand Purple (DEA141) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grand Purple swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Izmir Purple
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Izmir Purple. The nearest is Hot Sauna (1271) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hot Sauna swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Izmir Purple
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Izmir Purple is Voldemort (1257). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 7). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Voldemort and you'll get the same color. See the full Voldemort swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Izmir Purple
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Izmir Purple is Voldemort (1257). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7). If Kompozit is your counter, order Voldemort and you'll get the same color. See the full Voldemort swatch →