Sherwin-Williams Elation (SW 6827) records 72.47% LRV and 88.8 L*_HK lightness (#DFDCE5, RGB 223/220/229). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=88.22, a*=2.65, b*=-4.04, C*=4.83, h°=303.3°) place SW 6827 in the Cool Violet-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Elation (SW 6827) are Behr Misty Lavender (S570-1, ΔE=1.02) and Benjamin Moore Touch Of Gray (2116-60, ΔE=1.96).
Sherwin-Williams Elation (SW 6827, #DFDCE5) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Elation (SW 6827) | #DFDCE5 | 72.47% | Cool Violet-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Misty Lavender (S570-1) | #DBD9E1 | 70% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 1.02 (97.9%) |
| Behr #2 | Sweet Bianca (M560-1) | #E2DEEA | 75% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 1.55 (96.7%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Touch Of Gray (2116-60) | #DCD6DD | 68.51% | Earthy Warm Taupe | ΔE 1.96 (95.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Sugarplum (1394) | #E3DCE8 | 73.29% | Earthy Warm Taupe | ΔE 2.34 (95.1%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.02 equivalent for SW 6827: Misty Lavender (S570-1) delivers -2.5 LRV points deeper than Elation (SW 6827) with -0.57 softer C*=4.26 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.55 equivalent for SW 6827: Sweet Bianca (M560-1) delivers +2.5 LRV points lighter than Elation (SW 6827) with +1.6 higher C*=6.43 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.25 alternative to SW 6827: White Lavender (M550-1) delivers +3.5 LRV points lighter than Elation (SW 6827) with matched C*=4.68 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.96 equivalent for SW 6827: Touch Of Gray (2116-60) delivers -4 LRV points deeper than Elation (SW 6827) with -0.56 softer C*=4.27 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.34 alternative to SW 6827: Sugarplum (1394) delivers identical 73.29% reflectance to SW 6827 with +1.92 higher C*=6.75 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.45 alternative to SW 6827: Whisper Violet (2070-70) delivers +6.3 LRV points lighter than Elation (SW 6827) with -0.69 softer C*=4.14 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Elation (#DFDCE5, LRV 72.47%).
Elation (SW 6827, h°=303.3°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Sherwin-Williams walls.
Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Elation
2700K–3000K Warm LED for SW 6827 (4000K renders #EED9D2)
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Code SW 6827 (Elation) reflects 72.47% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Elation (SW 6827) registers J'=90.0, a'=2.11, and b'=-5.02 with HSL (260°, 15%, 88%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 88.8 L*_HK. Because SW 6827 carries a*=2.65 red-green and b*=-4.04 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=4.83, Elation projects a cool cool violet-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6827 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Elation (SW 6827) holds its native #E7DBDC swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6827 adapts to #EED9D2; at 3500K halogen, Elation transitions to #F3D8CC; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6827 warms to #F9D6C7; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Elation (SW 6827) settles at #FED5C3.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Elation (SW 6827, #DFDCE5), Behr Misty Lavender (S570-1, #DBD9E1, LRV 70%) scores ΔE2000=1.02 and CAM16=1.24, followed by Sweet Bianca (M560-1, ΔE=1.55). In Benjamin Moore, Touch Of Gray (2116-60, #DCD6DD, LRV 68.51%) achieves ΔE2000=1.96 ahead of Sugarplum (1394, ΔE=2.34). Coordinate SW 6827 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Extra White (SW 7006) trim, Grape Mist (SW 6548) hallways, and Swanky Gray (SW 6261) accents.
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Sherwin-Williams Elation (SW 6827) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 72.47% (#DFDCE5) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 88.8 L*_HK.
At 72.47% reflectance, Elation (SW 6827) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Sherwin-Williams walls while maintaining HSL (260°, 15%, 88%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=88.22, a*=2.65, b*=-4.04) classifies Sherwin-Williams Elation (SW 6827) as a Cool Cool Violet-Grey with C*=4.83 chroma and h°=303.3° hue.
Pair Elation (SW 6827) with South & West Sun Exposure for SW 6827 (72.47% LRV) and Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Elation. Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6827 shifts from #DFDCE5 toward #FED5C3.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Elation (SW 6827, #DFDCE5) are Behr Misty Lavender (S570-1, #DBD9E1) at ΔE2000=1.02 and Benjamin Moore Touch Of Gray (2116-60, #DCD6DD) at ΔE2000=1.96.
Both S570-1 and 2116-60 matches are verified against Elation (SW 6827) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Elation (SW 6827, LRV 72.47%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006, #EEEFEA, LRV 85.89%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Extra White (SW 7006) with Elation (SW 6827) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.