Elation
SW 6827 · Sherwin-Williams
PurpleView Elation SW 6827 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#DFDCE5
LRV
72
Family
Purple
SW 6827
Color profile
Light value
72 · Very light
Undertone
Cool cool, violet cast
Family
Purple
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This light violet will give your space a sweet and playful vibe. Its red undertone gives it a sustained energy perfect for creativity and conversation.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 72 Very light · reflects most light and reads bright
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around ElationThis colorElationSherwin-Williams · SW 6827
CoordinatingExtra WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7006CoordinatingPeppercornSherwin-Williams · SW 7674CoordinatingOriginal WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7077Similar colors
Tap any color to compareElation vs Inspired Lilac
72LRV71
#DFDCE5Hex#DFD9E4
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet castUndertonecool, pink lean
Elation vs Lite Lavender
72LRV71
#DFDCE5Hex#E0DADF
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet castUndertonecool, pink cast
Elation vs Silver Peony
72LRV68
#DFDCE5Hex#DAD6DB
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet castUndertonecool, pink cast
Elation vs Spangle
72LRV73
#DFDCE5Hex#E5DBE5
PurpleFamilyPink
cool, violet castUndertonecool, pink lean
Elation vs Opalescent
72LRV75
#DFDCE5Hex#DFE0E3
PurpleFamilyWhite
cool, violet castUndertonecool neutral
Elation vs Wishful Blue
72LRV72
#DFDCE5Hex#D8DDE6
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet castUndertonecool, violet cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareElation vs Pale Orchid
72LRV72
#DFDCE5Hex#DEDBE5
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet castUndertonecool, violet cast
Pale Orchid is near-identical compared with Elation.
Elation vs Misty Lavender
72LRV70
#DFDCE5Hex#DBD9E1
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet castUndertonecool, violet cast
Misty Lavender is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Elation.
Elation vs Guardian Angel
72LRV76
#DFDCE5Hex#E4E1EA
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet castUndertonecool, violet cast
Guardian Angel is very close match · 4 points lighter compared with Elation.
Elation vs Sweet Bianca
72LRV75
#DFDCE5Hex#E2DEEA
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet castUndertonecool, violet lean
Sweet Bianca is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Elation.
Elation vs Pale Purple
72LRV69
#DFDCE5Hex#DDD7DE
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet castUndertonecool, pink cast
Pale Purple is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Elation.
Elation vs Touch of Gray
72LRV69
#DFDCE5Hex#DCD6DD
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet castUndertonecool, pink cast
Touch of Gray is very close match · 4 points darker compared with Elation.
Elation vs Dulcinea
72LRV74
#DFDCE5Hex#DFDEEC
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet castUndertonecool, violet lean
Dulcinea is very close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Elation.
Elation vs Sugarplum
72LRV73
#DFDCE5Hex#E3DCE8
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet castUndertonecool, pink lean
Sugarplum is very close match · 1 points lighter · leans redder compared with Elation.
The full strip
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What is the LRV of Elation?
Elation (SW 6827) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 72, so it reflects most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very light range.
Is Elation a warm or cool color?
Elation has a cool undertone (cool, violet cast).
Can Elation be used outside?
Yes, Elation is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Elation from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Elation is Pale Orchid (PPG1175-2) by PPG, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6827
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