Thistle 6283 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AA8E9A, estimated LRV 30 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sonata Mauve from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #AA8E9A · 6283
Thistle
30%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Thistle Technical Profile
HEX Code#AA8E9A
RGB170, 142, 154
Estimated LRV30.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Thistle
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thistle
#AA8E9A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8885
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thistle
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thistle 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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Thistle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thistle have?
Thistle by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Thistle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thistle are Sonata Mauve by PPG (a close digital match), Luscious Lilac by PPG (a close digital match), Historic Rose by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Thistle'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 Thistle?
Thistle has a estimated lightness value of 30.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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