Gentian 6817 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #6572A5, estimated LRV 18 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Regal Azure from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #6572A5 · 6817
Gentian
18%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Gentian Technical Profile
HEX Code#6572A5
RGB101, 114, 165
Estimated LRV17.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#6A74AD
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King's Robe
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#6274AB
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Vintage
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#6476A9
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Genie
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#6877AA
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#5E709F
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Regal Azure
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#6A76AF
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#637195
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#5C6E93
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RAL
#606E8C
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Colors That Work With Gentian
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gentian
#6572A5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9185AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gentian
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gentian Room Palettes
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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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Gentian — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gentian have?
Gentian by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Gentian from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentian are Regal Azure by Vista Paint (a close digital match), King's Robe by PPG (a close digital match), Vintage by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gentian'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 Gentian?
Gentian has a estimated lightness value of 17.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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