Kimono Violet
SW 6839 · #5D395F · LRV 6 — cool violet tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Liberty Blue1
- 2Kimono Violet6
- 3Blue Nova17
- 4Gothic Purple24
What Color Is Kimono Violet, Really?
Kimono Violet reads as a cool violet tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Sherwin-Williams SW 6839 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Kimono Violet
Kimono Violet 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.
How Lighting Changes Kimono Violet
At LRV 6, Kimono Violet 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.
Most complaints about Kimono Violet are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6839 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Maroon100D-7 · Behr | 4.1 | 6 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Autumn Purple2073-20 · Benjamin Moore | 4.9 | 6 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Purple SplendorV038-6 · Valspar | 3.1 | 5.5 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Royal PlumPPG1178-7 · PPG / Glidden | 2.9 | 7 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Royal Iris43RB 07/249 · Glidden | 3.6 | 7 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | AnthologyHGSW 1431 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 0.0 | 6 | Color page → |
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
The nearest shades to Kimono 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.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #5D395F in HSL space. Pair Kimono Violet with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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