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Sherwin Williams Fully Purple SW6983

Fully Purple

Sherwin Williams

SW6983

About Fully Purple by Sherwin Williams

Fully Purple SW6983 by Sherwin Williams is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 8% and hue near 246° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 8.4%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #514c7e

RGB: 81, 76, 126

Hue246°

Saturation25%

Lightness40%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Fully Purple 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 Fully Purple looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Fully Purple SW6983 a warm or cool color?
Fully Purple 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 Fully Purple?
Fully Purple sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 246°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Fully Purple?
Brightness is about 8%. Saturation is around 25%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 40%. Hue is close to 246°. The hex value is #514c7e. The RGB value is 81, 76, 126.
Is Fully Purple better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Fully Purple has brightness around 8%. 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 Fully Purple?
You can match Fully Purple 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 Fully Purple work best in a home?
Fully Purple 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 Fully Purple compare to a pure white paint?
Fully Purple 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 Fully Purple 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 Fully Purple 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 Fully Purple. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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