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Sherwin Williams Purple Passage SW6551

Purple Passage

Sherwin Williams

SW6551

About Purple Passage by Sherwin Williams

Purple Passage SW6551 by Sherwin Williams is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 12% and hue near 254° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 12%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #645e77

RGB: 100, 94, 119

Hue254°

Saturation12%

Lightness42%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Is Purple Passage SW6551 a warm or cool color?
Purple Passage 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 Purple Passage?
Purple Passage sits in the purple or violet family. Its hue is about 254°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Purple Passage?
Brightness is about 12%. Saturation is around 12%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 42%. Hue is close to 254°. The hex value is #645e77. The RGB value is 100, 94, 119.
Is Purple Passage better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Purple Passage has brightness around 12%. 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 Purple Passage?
You can match Purple Passage 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 Purple Passage work best in a home?
Purple Passage 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 Purple Passage compare to a pure white paint?
Purple Passage 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 Purple Passage 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 Purple Passage 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 Purple Passage. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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