Sherwin Williams Elation SW 6827

Official page:Elation SW 6827
Code:SW 6827
Name:Elation
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:Living Well, 2019 Shapeshifter

What color is Sherwin Williams Elation?

Experience pure joy with Sherwin Williams SW 6827 Elation. This soft and soothing [Elation] hue brings a sense of calm and serenity to any space. Pairing beautifully with crisp whites, warm grays, and soft pastels, this versatile color can be incorporated into a variety of design styles. Whether used as a main wall color or as an accent, [Elation] adds a touch of elegance and sophistication. Elevate your interior with this graceful and inviting color for a truly uplifting atmosphere.

Sherwin Williams Elation reviews (3 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this purple that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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What are Sherwin Williams Elation undertones?

Elation has a clear purple undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#DFDCE5

RGB code:

223, 220, 229

Is Sherwin Williams Elation SW 6827 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 260°, this Purple leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

SW 6827 Elation HSL code: 260, 15%, 88%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Elation

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Purple shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Elation:

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Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Elation with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 80, such as Sherwin Williams Green Onyx and Rookwood Dark Green.

LRV of Elation

Elation has an LRV of 72.32% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 72.32%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#dfdce5Copy color code
RGB Decimal223, 220, 229Copy color code
RGB Percent87.45%, 86.27%, 89.80%Copy color code
HSVHue: 260° Saturation: 3.93% Value: 89.8%Copy color code
HSLhsl(260, 15, 88)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 2.62 Magenta: 3.93 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 10.2Copy color code
YIQY: 221.923 I: -1.104 Q: 3.435Copy color code
XYZX: 70.164 Y: 72.531 Z: 84.411Copy color code
CIE LabL:88.224 a:2.645 b:-4.032Copy color code
CIE LuvL:88.224 u:1.163 v:-6.673Copy color code
Decimal14671077Copy color code
Hunter Lab85.165, -1.981, 0.851Copy color code
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