Dahlia 6816 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8B98C4, LRV 32 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Enchanted Evening from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B98C4 · 6816
Dahlia
32%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Dahlia Technical Profile
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Dahlia in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dahlia in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsDahlia
Nearly identical
ValsparEnchanted Evening
Enchanted Evening
Valspar
Nearly identical
Evening In Paris
Behr
Nearly identical
Velvet Robe
Vista Paint
Very similar
Velvet Robe
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Blue Hyacinth
PPG
Very similar
Persian Violet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Lavender Glow
Kilz
Very similar
Neptune'S Folly
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Midnight Blush
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dahlia
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dahlia
#8B98C4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9085AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dahlia
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dahlia 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 Dahlia.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dahlia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dahlia have?
Dahlia by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (violet) 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 Dahlia in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dahlia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dahlia are Enchanted Evening by Valspar (a near-identical match), Evening In Paris by Behr (a near-identical match), Velvet Robe by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Dahlia'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 Dahlia?
Dahlia has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.9, 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 Dahlia's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.