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A match of Sherwin Williams SW1833 Princely Purple is a deep, cool purple with a noticeable blue bias. Its low LRV gives it a dark, grounded appearance rather than a bright violet look, and the color can read a little more indigo as light levels drop or as sheen increases.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on small, spray-friendly parts where a dark purple finish is needed, such as metal brackets, vent covers, speaker grilles, switch plates, cabinet pulls, shelf supports, railings, frames, mailbox trim, and other hardware. It is also a practical choice for PVC fittings, access panels, and removable accessories that need to coordinate with a known paint reference on different materials.
Because this is a dark, moderately saturated color, application detail matters. A uniform base coat can help reduce contrast on lighter substrates, and the final reading may change with finish, film thickness, and the underlying surface texture. On glossy or poorly prepared parts, scratches, seams, and uneven sheen can become more visible than they would in a lighter color, so surface prep and even coverage are important. On exterior pieces, deeper purples can also show weathering or fade more readily than quieter neutrals over time.
Similar colors:
SW1826 Purple Grandeur
SW6983 Fully Purple
SW6982 African Violet
The SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY was founded by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams in 1866. Today, the company is a global leader in the development, manufacture and sale of coatings and related products.
MyPerfectColor matches all of the Sherwin-Williams paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Sherwin-Williams color by matching the original Sherwin-Williams color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Sherwin-Williams paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Sherwin-Williams Color and may not match Sherwin-Williams Color standards. Refer to Sherwin-Williams Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Sherwin-Williams color. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve best results by re-coating the entire surface.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
Plan quantity for SW1833 Princely Purple based on the surface area, texture, and how many coats you expect to apply. A typical can of MyPerfectColor spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, but actual coverage changes with the substrate and application method.
If the surface is rough, porous, detailed, or a strong color change is involved, allow extra material. For larger projects, other MyPerfectColor paint formats typically cover about 400 to 600 square feet per gallon equivalent, depending on the product and the surface.
The SDS for SW1833 Princely Purple depends on the specific MyPerfectColor product and chemistry you order, not the color name alone. Check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets information for the exact product format you plan to buy.
If you are choosing between spray paint and another format, review the SDS for that exact product so you are looking at the correct handling, storage, and safety details before use.
Primer may be needed for SW1833 Princely Purple depending on the surface, its condition, and the paint system you are using. Bare, repaired, glossy, uneven, or hard-to-coat substrates often benefit from primer.
If you are coating plastic, metal, wood, or a previously painted item, follow the prep guidance for the specific MyPerfectColor product. A primer usually helps adhesion and can reduce show-through, but it is not always required.
Before ordering SW1833 Princely Purple, confirm the brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product format, the sheen, and the quantity you need. Custom-matched color orders should be chosen carefully because they are made to order.
Once a custom color match is made, it is not returnable or refundable. If the item will sit next to an existing painted surface, make sure you are comfortable with a standard match of the color reference before placing the order.
Choose the sheen for SW1833 Princely Purple based on how the item will be used and how much light it will reflect. Lower sheen usually reduces shine and can help hide surface flaws, while higher sheen is easier to clean and can make the color read differently on the finished part.
Because sheen changes the way a match of SW1833 Princely Purple looks, make sure the finish you order fits the object being painted, especially for trim, fixtures, hardware, or removable parts.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW1833 Princely Purple in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.
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To make spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW1833 Princely Purple. MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge how much spray you'll need as it is highly dependent on how it is applied. It is better to have too much than run short.
While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Sherwin Williams SW1833 Princely Purple, we don't provide any crossover information because this is a subjective determination. Every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company's color collection, so determining which color is the best approximation is a judgement call.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Related Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the company you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.