Ash Violet by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Ref. #A29BAA · 6549

Ash Violet

34%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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Ash Violet 6549 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A29BAA, LRV 34 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grayed Lilac from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Ash Violet Technical Profile

HEX Code#A29BAA
RGB162, 155, 170
LRV34.0
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Ash Violet in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Ash Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsAsh Violet
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyGrayed Lilac

Grayed Lilac

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Mineral Violet

PPG

Nearly identical

Charm

Behr

Very similar

Palace Walls

Valspar

Very similar

Gypsy's Gown

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Gypsy’s Gown

Vista Paint

Very similar

Inspired

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Bay Fog

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Fortnight Lily

Kilz

Very similar

Window Grey

RAL

Visible difference

Brassica

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Wool .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Ash Violet

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Ash Violet

#A29BAA

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AC85AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Ash Violet

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Amethyst Haze

Complement

Hidden Ravine

Ash Violet Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Hibiscus

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Baguette

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Outrageous Green

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Rain Shadow

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Mohawk Valley

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Shallot Bulb

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Frappé

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Ash Violet — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Ash Violet have?
Ash Violet by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ash Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ash Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ash Violet are Grayed Lilac by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Mineral Violet by PPG (a near-identical match), Charm by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Ash Violet's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Ash Violet?
Ash Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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