Looking for the perfect neutral violet paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Sherwin Williams Soulmate and if it might be right for your home!
If you’re looking for a color that feels warm but still a little unexpected, how about a violet bordering on neutral? Nothing too in your face, just some soft, warm color.
Soulmate by Sherwin Williams is a great choice. It’s bold without being flashy, which makes it versatile enough for almost any room or style.
Let's take a deeper look into this beautiful color, and see if you can use it for your home.
Soulmate, Sherwin WilliAMs, SW 6270
Soulmate is a soft, warm shade of neutral violet. It blends easily with warm neutrals or bolder hues.
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Color Family
Soulmate is in the purple family.
Light Reflectance Value
20
Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.
With an LRV of 20, Soulmate is a medium dark paint color. It holds its color but may still change slightly in various lighting due to its undertones.
RGB Colors
R: 133 G: 119 B: 123
RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!
Hex Code
#85777B
Undertones
Soulmate has warm red undertones, which keep this shade of violet more neutral instead of leaning too in-your-face purple.
In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Soulmate will lean warmer and brighter, looking a bit more neutral.
In north-facing rooms that lack natural light, Soulmate will lean cooler, darker, and more purple.
It's very important to swatch colors on your wall to make sure they look good – day and night – in your actual space before committing.
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Best uses
I love to use darker colors like Soulmate for creating cozy, intimate spaces.
Soulmate is stunning in bedrooms, dens, or even a living room where you want to curl up with a good book.
If you’re not ready to commit to an entire room, try it on built-ins or an accent wall. It’s also gorgeous for:
- Creating a focal point, like a fireplace
- Built-ins for added drama
- An accent wall
- Interior or exterior doors
- Hallways
- Shutters
- Furniture pieces that need a bold update
Similar Colors
- Sherwin Williams Renwick Heather
- Benjamin Moore Frozen In Time
- Behr Classy Plum
- Sherwin Williams Chinchilla
- Benjamin Moore Cinnamon Slate
- Behr Royal Raisin
- Sherwin Williams Enigma
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Coordinating Colors
Soulmate pairs nicely with a variety of other colors.
It works beautifully with soft neutrals like cream, warm whites, tan, or gray for a classic look.
For a bolder palette, pair Soulmate with deep greens, navy, or sunny yellows.
And if you love a more romantic feel, soft pinks and dusty violets complement it perfectly.
Soft whites:
- Greek Villa
- Creamy
- Alabaster
- Cotton
- Ivory Lace
Off-whites bordering on gray:
- Original White
- Snowfall
- Ghosted
- Lunar Lite
- Spatial White
Sunny yellows:
- They call it Mellow
- Solé
- Glad Yellow
- La Luna Amarilla
- Sunny Veranda
Trim Colors
Soulmate pairs well with soft whites for trim.
Soulmate color palette
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FAQS
Here are some common frequently asked questions about Soulmate.
What's the difference: SW Soulmate vs BM Cinnamon Slate?
Soulmate and Cinnamon Slate share many similarities.
Both have an LRV of 20, meaning neither is lighter or darker than the other. Both are medium dark.
Between the two, Soulmate leans a bit more pink and Cinnamon Slate a bit more purple / brown. Soulmate is more muted and Cinnamon Slate more saturated.
Cinnamon Slate has received a lot of attention, as it was named Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year 2025. However, this doesn't necessarily mean it's the automatic right choice.
Swatch both, review them in different lighting, and see which you prefer!
What color trim with SW Soulmate?
As a soft warm paint color, Soulmate pairs great with soft whites. I love SW Alabaster, BM White Dove, or Behr Cameo White for trim.
What are the undertones of SW Soulmate?
Soulmate has warm red undertones, which keep this shade of violet more neutral instead of leaning too in-your-face purple.
Soulmate will look more neutral in brighter spaces and more purple in darker spaces.
What's the difference: SW Soulmate vs SW Renwick Heather?
Soulmate and Renwick are very similar medium dark soft violets.
With an LRV of 20, Soulmate is very slightly darker than Renwick Heather, which has an LRV of 21. This difference will be hard to notice!
Soulmate leans slightly more pink and Renwick Heather more red / violet.
Always swatch colors in your space before making a decision—especially when two colors are this close!
Is Soulmate warm or cool?
Soulmate is a warm paint color.
Where should I use Sherwin Williams Soulmate?
There are a lot of potential uses for Soulmate! You can use it to color drench a room (when you paint the walls, trim and molding) for a bold, sophisticated look in a bedroom, living room or den.
You could also use Soulmate for creating a focal point, like a fireplace, built-in or an accent wall.
Soulmate would also be a great choice for interior or exterior doors, shutters or a furniture piece.
Before you go...
So, you've found the perfect paint color, but here's the thing - there's another big decision you have to make: picking the right paint sheen. Seriously, the level of glossiness can totally change how your color looks on the walls and how long the paint lasts!
Check out our complete guide to understanding paint sheens.
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Thanks for reading!
Meg Hemmelgarn is a freelance writer and home decor + DIY blogger who loves to talk about paint colors. She and her husband are currently renovating their third fixer upper. You can see their projects on her blog, Green With Decor.
