Brave Purple 6823 is a purple paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #968DB8, estimated LRV 29 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is French Violet from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #968DB8 · 6823
Brave Purple
29%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Brave Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#968DB8
RGB150, 141, 184
Estimated LRV29.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Brave Purple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brave Purple
#968DB8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A285AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brave Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brave Purple Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Brave Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brave Purple have?
Brave Purple by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Brave Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brave Purple are French Violet by PPG (a close digital match), Dewy Iris by PPG (a close digital match), Lavender Flowers by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Brave Purple'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 Brave Purple?
Brave Purple has a estimated lightness value of 29.0, 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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Why Brave Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.