# Sherwin Williams Elation

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/elation-sw-6827](https://plan-home.com/color/elation-sw-6827)

Sherwin Williams Elation SW 6827 is a very light lavender-gray with a cool, softly muted cast. Its pale violet undertone is subtle enough for broad walls, reading almost like an off-white in bright daylight while becoming more noticeably lilac in lower or warmer light. Elation suits bedrooms, bathrooms, and quiet sitting rooms where a faint touch of color feels more interesting than plain white. Pair it with crisp white trim, weathered oak, brushed nickel, or charcoal details to keep the palette clean and grounded. For a layered look, add deeper plum-gray textiles or dusty blue accents rather than strong warm colors.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Elation
- **Color code:** SW 6827
- **HEX:** #dfdce5
- **RGB:** 223, 220, 229
- **LRV:** 72.32%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** purple
- **Collections:** Living Well, 2019 Shapeshifter

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 260° Saturation: 3.93% Value: 89.8%
- **HSL:** hsl(260, 15, 88)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 2.62 Magenta: 3.93 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 10.2
- **YIQ:** Y: 221.923 I: -1.104 Q: 3.435
- **XYZ:** X: 70.164 Y: 72.531 Z: 84.411
- **CIE Lab:** L:88.224 a:2.645 b:-4.032
- **CIE Luv:** L:88.224 u:1.163 v:-6.673
- **Decimal:** 14671077
- **Hunter Lab:** 85.165, -1.981, 0.851

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Misty Lavender](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-misty-lavender)
- [Behr Sweet Bianca](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sweet-bianca)
- [Sherwin Williams Inspired Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/inspired-lilac-sw-6820)
- [Benjamin Moore Touch of Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-touch-of-gray-2116-60)
- [Sherwin Williams Lady's Slipper](https://plan-home.com/color/ladys-slipper-sw-7139)
- [Sherwin Williams Lite Lavender](https://plan-home.com/color/lite-lavender-sw-6554)
- [Behr White Lavender](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-white-lavender)
- [Sherwin Williams Silver Peony](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-silver-peony)
- [Benjamin Moore Sugarplum](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sugarplum-1394)
- [Behr Petal Tip](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-petal-tip)
- [Benjamin Moore Whisper Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-whisper-violet-2070-70)
- [Behr Blissful](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blissful)
- [Benjamin Moore Nosegay](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nosegay-1401)
- [Behr Imagination](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-imagination)
- [Benjamin Moore Iced Lavender](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-iced-lavender-1410)
- [Behr Spring Bouquet](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-spring-bouquet)
- [Benjamin Moore Raspberry Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-raspberry-ice-2072-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Violet Dusk](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-violet-dusk-1409)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Green Onyx](https://plan-home.com/color/green-onyx-sw-9128)
- [Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Green](https://plan-home.com/color/rookwood-dark-green-sw-2816)
- [Sherwin Williams Opaline](https://plan-home.com/color/opaline-sw-6189)
- [Sherwin Williams Pine Frost](https://plan-home.com/color/pine-frost-sw-9656)
- [Sherwin Williams Clary Sage](https://plan-home.com/color/clary-sage-sw-6178)
- [Sherwin Williams Artichoke](https://plan-home.com/color/artichoke-sw-6179)
- [Sherwin Williams Filmy Green](https://plan-home.com/color/filmy-green-sw-6190)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/purple-paint-colors/sw6827

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.