
Agapanthus
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Agapanthus remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#BBC5DE
LRV
55.62
Agapanthus's Color Strip
Agapanthus is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Breathtaking and Awesome Violet. The strip spans from Wishful Blue at the lightest end to Valiant Violet at the deepest. Strip 180 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Agapanthus in Real Rooms
Agapanthus has a medium-high LRV of 55.62 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a home office, misc and living room.

5 Home Office Photos
The transition from "home life" to "work life" can be signaled by the color of the room. Entering a space painted in Agapanthus provides a mental shift, telling your brain that it's time to settle in and be productive.

SW Agapanthus home office paint review
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SW Agapanthus home office paint
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Sherwin Williams Agapanthus home office paint
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Sherwin Williams Agapanthus home office color review
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Sherwin Williams Agapanthus home office color
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2 Misc Photos
Note how Agapanthus is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.

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1 Living Room Photo
For open-concept living rooms, Agapanthus is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.

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Coordinating Colors
Trim Color
Similar Colors
6968
Hyacinth Tint

6814
Breathtaking

6815
Awesome Violet
View color →6541
Daydream
View color →6960
Bewitching Blue
View color →6534
Icy
View color →6807
Wondrous Blue

6527
Blissful Blue

6821
Potentially Purple

6969
Indulgent
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