Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Magical |
| SKU | SW 6829 |
| Hex | #C0AFD0 |
| RGB | 192, 175, 208 |
| HSL | 271°, 26%, 75% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Sherwin-Williams Magical
Magical sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Magical 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 Magical 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 #C0AFD0 in HSL space. Pair Magical 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 Magical Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Magical 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 6829 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Magical
At Behr, the closest color to Magical is Soft Heather (680F-4) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soft Heather swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Magical
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Magical is Heather Plum (1396) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heather Plum swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Magical
At Valspar, the closest color to Magical is Orchid House (1001-6A) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orchid House swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Magical
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Magical is Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Windsor Purple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Magical
At Glidden, the closest color to Magical is Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Windsor Purple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Magical
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Magical is Purple Kiss (143-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Kiss swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Magical
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Magical is Magical (HGSW 1425). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Magical and you'll get the same color. See the full Magical swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Magical
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Magical is Tinted Iris (DE5961) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tinted Iris swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Magical
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Magical is Grape's Treasure (1234). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Grape's Treasure and you'll get the same color. See the full Grape's Treasure swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Magical
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Magical is Grape's Treasure (1234). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Grape's Treasure and you'll get the same color. See the full Grape's Treasure swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Magical
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Magical is Grape's Treasure (1234). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Kompozit is your counter, order Grape's Treasure and you'll get the same color. See the full Grape's Treasure swatch →