Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Kismet |
| SKU | SW 6830 |
| Hex | #A18AB7 |
| RGB | 161, 138, 183 |
| HSL | 271°, 24%, 63% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Sherwin-Williams Kismet
Kismet 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 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.
Kismet 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
10 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
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 Kismet 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 #A18AB7 in HSL space. Pair Kismet 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 Kismet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Kismet 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 6830 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Kismet
At Behr, the closest color to Kismet is Reserve (S120-5) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Reserve swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Kismet
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Kismet. The nearest is Snugglepuss (1405) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Snugglepuss swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Kismet
At Valspar, the closest color to Kismet is Gleeful Joy (1001-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.4 vs 29) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gleeful Joy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kismet
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Kismet is Purple Statice (PPG1249-5) — very close at ΔE 2.8, 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 Purple Statice swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Kismet
At Glidden, the closest color to Kismet is Purple Statice (PPG1249-5) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Statice swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kismet
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Kismet is Allium Blooms (HGSW 1423). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Allium Blooms and you'll get the same color. See the full Allium Blooms swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kismet
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Kismet is Star Of Persia (DEFD01) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Star Of Persia swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Kismet
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Kismet is Yolanda (1235) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 29) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yolanda swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Kismet
At Kompozit, the closest color to Kismet is Yolanda (1235) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yolanda swatch →