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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

Light Reflectance Value
55.62
medium
Temperaturecool
SaturationBright
Collection

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.

Color Strip 180

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

SW Agapanthus home office paint review

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SW Agapanthus home office paint

SW Agapanthus home office paint

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Sherwin Williams Agapanthus home office paint

Sherwin Williams Agapanthus home office paint

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Sherwin Williams Agapanthus home office color review

Sherwin Williams Agapanthus home office color review

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Sherwin Williams Agapanthus home office color

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.

Sherwin Williams SW 9066 wardrobe paint

Sherwin Williams SW 9066 wardrobe paint

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Sherwin Williams Agapanthus wall paint

Sherwin Williams Agapanthus wall paint

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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.

Sherwin Williams Agapanthus wall paint

Sherwin Williams Agapanthus wall paint

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Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#BBC5DE
RGB187, 197, 222
HSL223° 35% 80%
CMYK16 11 0 13
CIE LabL: 79.5 a: 1.6 b: -13.6
XYZX: 53.64 Y: 55.77 Z: 77.03
Strip180 pos. C3
8 Real World Photos of Agapanthus 9066 by Sherwin-Williams