Kimono Violet 6839 is a pink paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #5D395F, LRV 6 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Joyous Song from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5D395F · 6839
Kimono Violet
6%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Kimono Violet Technical Profile
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Kimono Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Kimono Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsKimono Violet
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sJoyous Song
Joyous Song
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Joyous Song
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Purple Odyssey
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Create .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Fine Wine
Behr
Very similar
Royal Plum
PPG
Very similar
Purplicious
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Succulent
Kilz
Very similar
Antiqued Fuchsia
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Comtesse
Valspar
Visible difference
Blue Lilac
RAL
Visible difference
Brinjal
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Kimono Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kimono Violet
#5D395F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A5168
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kimono Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kimono Violet 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 Kimono Violet.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Kimono Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kimono Violet have?
Kimono Violet by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Kimono Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Kimono Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kimono Violet are Joyous Song by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Joyous Song by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Purple Odyssey by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Kimono Violet'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 Kimono Violet?
Kimono Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.1, 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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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 Kimono Violet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.