Vesper Violet 6542 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #99A0B2, estimated LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winter Twilight from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #99A0B2 · 6542
Vesper Violet
35%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Vesper Violet Technical Profile
HEX Code#99A0B2
RGB153, 160, 178
Estimated LRV35.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#99A0B2
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#99A0B2
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Colors That Work With Vesper Violet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vesper Violet
#99A0B2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vesper Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vesper Violet 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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Vesper Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vesper Violet have?
Vesper Violet by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Vesper Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vesper Violet are Winter Twilight by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Moonlight Stroll by Valspar (a close digital match), Art Nouveau Glass by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Vesper Violet'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 Vesper Violet?
Vesper Violet has a estimated lightness value of 35.1, 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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