Vesper Violet by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Ref. #99A0B2 · 6542

Vesper Violet

35%LRV Value
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Vesper Violet 6542 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #99A0B2, 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.

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Vesper Violet Technical Profile

HEX Code#99A0B2
RGB153, 160, 178
LRV35.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Vesper Violet in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Vesper Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsVesper Violet
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWinter Twilight

Winter Twilight

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Moonlight Stroll

Valspar

Nearly identical

Art Nouveau Glass

Behr

Nearly identical

Purpley Puff

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Yukon Sky

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Dusky Mood

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Contemplative Blue

PPG

Very similar

Sea Lavender

Kilz

Very similar

London Fog

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Window Grey

RAL

Very similar

Kittiwake

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Vesper Violet

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Vesper Violet

#99A0B2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8E85AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Vesper Violet

Complement

Langdon Dove

Vesper Violet Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Lavish Lavender

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Rojo Dust

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Site White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Crispy Gold

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Vesper Violet.

Solitude

Sherwin-Williams · 6535

#99A7B8

Aleutian

Sherwin-Williams · 6241

#98A9B7

Meditative

Sherwin-Williams · 6227

#96AAB0

Dutch Tile Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 31

#9AABAB

Let it Rain

Sherwin-Williams · 9152

#979FA5

Network Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7073

#A0A5A7

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Improbable

PPG · 1011-5

#6E7376

White Rapids

Dutch Boy · 425-1DB

#CDD2CA

Whirlwind

PPG · 1013-3

#BEC0C2

Dynasty Celadon

Behr · PPL-80

#C7CBBE

Frosted Olive

Dutch Boy · 425-2DB

#BEC1B6

Blackened Kettle

Dutch Boy · 439-7DB

#4F4842

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Vesper Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Vesper Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vesper Violet are Winter Twilight by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Moonlight Stroll by Valspar (a near-identical match), Art Nouveau Glass by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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