Purple Passage 6551 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #645E77, LRV 12 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Metropolis Lilac from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #645E77 · 6551
Purple Passage
12%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Purple Passage Technical Profile
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Purple Passage in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Passage in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsPurple Passage
Nearly identical
ValsparMetropolis Lilac
Metropolis Lilac
Valspar
Nearly identical
Grapes of Wrath
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grapes of Wrath
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Luscious Purple
Behr
Very similar
Nightshade Violet
PPG
Very similar
Wine Hour
Kilz
Very similar
Purple Gumball
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Darkest Grape
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Very similar
Gemmed
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Purple Passage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Passage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Passage are Metropolis Lilac by Valspar (a near-identical match), Grapes of Wrath by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Success by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Purple Passage'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 Purple Passage?
Purple Passage has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.0, 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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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.