Thistle 6283 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AA8E9A, 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.
Ref. #AA8E9A · 6283
Thistle
30%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Thistle Technical Profile
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Thistle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Thistle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsThistle
Nearly identical
PPGSonata Mauve
Sonata Mauve
PPG
Nearly identical
Historic Rose
Kilz
Nearly identical
Mellow Mauve
Valspar
Very similar
Grapevine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mystical Mauve
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fond Memory
Behr
Very similar
Lady Like
Vista Paint
Very similar
Play Time
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Muskoka Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Thistle
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thistle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thistle 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 Thistle.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Thistle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Thistle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thistle are Sonata Mauve by PPG (a near-identical match), Luscious Lilac by PPG (a near-identical match), Historic Rose by Kilz (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Thistle's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.