Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Thistle |
| SKU | SW 6283 |
| Hex | #AA8E9A |
| RGB | 170, 142, 154 |
| HSL | 334°, 14%, 61% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Sherwin-Williams Thistle
Thistle sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta 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.
Thistle 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
9 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Thistle 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 #AA8E9A in HSL space. Pair Thistle 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 Thistle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Thistle 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 6283 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Thistle
Behr has no exact twin of Thistle. The nearest is Desert Willow (180F-4) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Desert Willow swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Thistle
Valspar's nearest match is Pinterested (V077-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32.1 vs 30) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Thistle without repainting risk. See the full Pinterested swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Thistle
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Luscious Lilac (PPG18-07), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Thistle without repainting risk. See the full Luscious Lilac swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Thistle
The closest Glidden equivalent of Thistle is Sonata Mauve (30RR 30/103). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Glidden is your counter, order Sonata Mauve and you'll get the same color. See the full Sonata Mauve swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Thistle
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Thistle is Mystical Mauve (347-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mystical Mauve swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Thistle
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Thistle is Thistle (HGSW 2435). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Thistle and you'll get the same color. See the full Thistle swatch →