Wood Violet 6557 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #7A6B85, LRV 16 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jubilation from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7A6B85 · 6557
Wood Violet
16%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Wood Violet Technical Profile
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Wood Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wood 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-WilliamsWood Violet
Nearly identical
Vista PaintJubilation
Jubilation
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Purple Rain
PPG
Very similar
Cupid's Dart
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Composers Magic
Behr
Very similar
Dancing in the Spring
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Regal Purple
Kilz
Very similar
Sweet Pansies
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Purple Valley
Valspar
Very similar
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Very similar
Purple Gumball
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wood Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wood Violet
#7A6B85
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A77CA4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wood Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wood 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Wood Violet.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wood Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wood Violet have?
Wood Violet 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 Wood Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wood Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wood Violet are Jubilation by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Purple Rain by PPG (a very close match), Cupid's Dart by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Wood 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 Wood Violet?
Wood Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wood Violet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.