Ref. #645E77 · 6551
Purple Passage
12%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Purple Passage Technical Profile
What color is Purple Passage? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #645E77. Colors similar to Purple Passage include Valspar Metropolis Lilac, Vista Paint Grapes of Wrath, Valspar Success. Purple Passage has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Purple Passage creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Purple Passage pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Purple Passage
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Passage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Passage
#645E77
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#906B9D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Passage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Passage 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 Purple Passage.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Purple Passage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Passage have?
Purple Passage by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Purple Passage from other brands?
The closest matches are Metropolis Lilac by Valspar (#645D79), Grapes of Wrath by Vista Paint (#65617C), Success by Valspar (#655D7A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Purple Passage?
Purple Passage has an LRV of 12.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Purple Passage's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.