Sherwin Williams

Rhapsody Lilac

SW 6828

Sherwin-Williams Rhapsody Lilac is a light purple with cool blue-violet undertones that place it in the lavender family. At an LRV of 60, it reflects moderate-to-high light and reads as a soft, pastel-range color that works on bedroom walls, bathroom vanities, and ceilings. Its cool temperature means it can read slightly grayer in north-facing rooms and more distinctly purple in south-facing light.

It pairs naturally with Sherwin-Williams Pure White for clean trim contrast, Enigma as a deeper tonal purple step, Repose Gray for a cool neutral companion, Snowbound as a softer white trim, and Naval for a strong dark accent.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6828

Collection

Colormix Forecast 2024 (the Poetry of Reds & Purples)

Rhapsody Lilac in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Rhapsody Lilac under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Rhapsody Lilac under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Purple

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

269°

Blue Family

Lightness

83%

Light

Saturation

24%

Muted

LRV

60.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#D2C8DD
RGB Decimal
210, 200, 221
RGB Percent
82.4%, 78.4%, 86.7%
HSL
268.6, 23.6%, 82.5%
HSV
268.6, 9.5%, 86.7%
CMYK
5.0%, 9.5%, 0.0%, 13.3%
YIQ
205.4, -0.8, 8.7
XYZ
60.28, 60.23, 76.85
CIE Lab
81.96, 7.34, -9.17
CIE Luv
81.96, 4.33, -15.40
Hunter Lab
77.61, 7.20, -9.34
Decimal
13813981

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