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Sherwin Williams Dried Lavender SW9072

Dried Lavender

Sherwin Williams

SW9072

About Dried Lavender by Sherwin Williams

Dried Lavender SW9072 by Sherwin Williams is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 29% and hue near 214° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 29.4%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #8595aa

RGB: 133, 149, 170

Hue214°

Saturation18%

Lightness59%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Dried Lavender from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Dried Lavender looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Dried Lavender SW9072 a warm or cool color?
Dried Lavender by Sherwin Williams is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Dried Lavender?
Dried Lavender sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 214°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Dried Lavender?
Brightness is about 29%. Saturation is around 18%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 59%. Hue is close to 214°. The hex value is #8595aa. The RGB value is 133, 149, 170.
Is Dried Lavender better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Dried Lavender has brightness around 29%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Dried Lavender?
You can match Dried Lavender with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Dried Lavender work best in a home?
Dried Lavender works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Dried Lavender compare to a pure white paint?
Dried Lavender is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Dried Lavender in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Dried Lavender in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Dried Lavender. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Dried Lavender. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.