Brave Purple 6823 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #968DB8, 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.
Ref. #968DB8 · 6823
Brave Purple
29%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Brave Purple Technical Profile
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Brave Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brave Purple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsBrave Purple
Nearly identical
PPGFrench Violet
French Violet
PPG
Nearly identical
Velvet Crest
Vista Paint
Very similar
Snugglepuss
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Velvet Crest
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wonderland
Kilz
Very similar
Lily of the Nile
Behr
Very similar
Purple Dreams
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Star of Persia
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Quite Lilac
Valspar
Very similar
Pearl Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brave Purple
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Brave Purple.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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 blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Brave Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brave Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brave Purple are French Violet by PPG (a near-identical match), Dewy Iris by PPG (a near-identical match), Lavender Flowers by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brave Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.