Breathtaking
Breathtaking is a versatile and reflective Purple from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 2 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#C7D1E2
LRV
63.19
Breathtaking's Color Strip
Breathtaking is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Wishful Blue and Agapanthus. The strip spans from Wishful Blue at the lightest end to Valiant Violet at the deepest. Strip 180 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Breathtaking in Real Rooms
Breathtaking has a high LRV of 63.19 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom and misc.
1 Bedroom Photo
Pairing Breathtaking with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
Walls in vibrant Breathtaking energize this kids' room with playful color.
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1 Misc Photo
Note how Breathtaking 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.
The room's Breathtaking walls create a bold, dynamic backdrop for a child's space.
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