Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Wisteria |
| SKU | SW 6815 |
| Hex | #A89BB5 |
| RGB | 168, 155, 181 |
| HSL | 270°, 15%, 66% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Sherwin-Williams Wisteria
Wisteria sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Wisteria 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
12 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
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Wisteria 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 #A89BB5 in HSL space. Pair Wisteria 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 Wisteria Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Wisteria 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 6815 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Wisteria
At Behr, the closest color to Wisteria is Charm (PPU16-12) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Charm swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Wisteria
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Wisteria is Iris Bliss (1383) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Iris Bliss swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Wisteria
Valspar has no exact twin of Wisteria. The nearest is Native Lilac (4001-4A) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32.8 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Native Lilac swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Wisteria
Glidden has no exact twin of Wisteria. The nearest is Mineral Violet (10RB 36/082) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mineral Violet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Wisteria
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Rosy Purple (244-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 38) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Wisteria without repainting risk. See the full Rosy Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wisteria
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Wisteria. The nearest is Ash Violet (HGSW 2415) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ash Violet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Wisteria
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Wisteria is Purple Springs (DE5955) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 38) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Springs swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Wisteria
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Wisteria. The nearest is Enthroned Above (1199) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Enthroned Above swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Wisteria
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Royal Proclamation (1297), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Wisteria without repainting risk. See the full Royal Proclamation swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Wisteria
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Wisteria. The nearest is African Purple (C2-781) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full African Purple swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Wisteria
Kompozit's nearest match is Royal Proclamation (1297), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Wisteria without repainting risk. See the full Royal Proclamation swatch →