Passionate Purple 6981 is a purple paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #795484, estimated LRV 12 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Tulips from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #795484 · 6981
Passionate Purple
12%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Passionate Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#795484
RGB121, 84, 132
Estimated LRV12.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Passionate Purple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Passionate Purple
#795484
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9E6D91
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Passionate Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Passionate 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
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Passionate Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Passionate Purple have?
Passionate Purple by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple 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 Passionate Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Passionate Purple are Purple Tulips by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Birthstone by Behr (a close digital match), Cleopatra's Gown by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Passionate 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 Passionate Purple?
Passionate Purple has a estimated lightness value of 12.1, 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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