Free Spirit 6973 is a purple paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CAB2D2, LRV 49 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Windsor Purple from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAB2D2 · 6973
Free Spirit
49%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Free Spirit Technical Profile
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Free Spirit in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Free Spirit in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsFree Spirit
Nearly identical
PPGWindsor Purple
Windsor Purple
PPG
Nearly identical
Birthday Wishes
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Teresa’s True Color
Vista Paint
Very similar
Crush
Kilz
Very similar
Purple Easter Egg
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Violet Sweet
Valspar
Very similar
Candlelight Dinner
Behr
Very similar
Plum Point
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Grape's Treasure
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Free Spirit
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Free Spirit
#CAB2D2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Free Spirit
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Free Spirit 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 Free Spirit.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Free Spirit — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Free Spirit have?
Free Spirit by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Free Spirit in your own space before committing.
What colors match Free Spirit from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Free Spirit are Windsor Purple by PPG (a near-identical match), Soft Violet by PPG (a near-identical match), Birthday Wishes by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Free Spirit'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 Free Spirit?
Free Spirit has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.1, 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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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 Free Spirit's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.