Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Vesper Violet |
| SKU | SW 6542 |
| Hex | #99A0B2 |
| RGB | 153, 160, 178 |
| HSL | 223°, 14%, 65% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Sherwin-Williams Vesper Violet
Vesper Violet sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Vesper Violet is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 gray from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Vesper 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.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #99A0B2 in HSL space. Pair Vesper Violet 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 Vesper Violet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Vesper Violet 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 6542 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Vesper Violet
Behr's nearest match is Art Nouveau Glass (N570-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Vesper Violet without repainting risk. See the full Art Nouveau Glass swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Vesper Violet
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Vesper Violet. The nearest is Comet (1628) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Comet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Vesper Violet
The closest Valspar equivalent of Vesper Violet is Moonlight Stroll (8004-45D). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Valspar is your counter, order Moonlight Stroll and you'll get the same color. See the full Moonlight Stroll swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Vesper Violet
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Vesper Violet. The nearest is Amethyst Haze (PPG13-23) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Amethyst Haze swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Vesper Violet
Glidden has no exact twin of Vesper Violet. The nearest is Blue Grey Shadow (90BG 35/068) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Grey Shadow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Vesper Violet
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Vesper Violet is Winter Twilight (342-4DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Winter Twilight and you'll get the same color. See the full Winter Twilight swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Vesper Violet
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Vesper Violet is Dipped in Violet (HGSW 2405). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Dipped in Violet and you'll get the same color. See the full Dipped in Violet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Vesper Violet
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Vesper Violet. The nearest is Winterfell (DEGR79) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Winterfell swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Vesper Violet
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Vesper Violet is Dusky Mood (1318) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusky Mood swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Vesper Violet
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Vesper Violet. The nearest is Baby Seal (0519) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Vesper Violet
Clare has no exact twin of Vesper Violet. The nearest is Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Vesper Violet
Kompozit has no exact twin of Vesper Violet. The nearest is Baby Seal (0519) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baby Seal swatch →