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Celestial

With a focus on versatile tones, Celestial (6808) is a standout Purple in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to perfect for adding character to any space. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#97B3D0

LRV

43.52

Light Reflectance Value
43.52
medium
Temperaturecool
SaturationBright

Celestial's Color Strip

Celestial is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Wondrous Blue and Lobelia. The strip spans from Rhythmic Blue at the lightest end to Honorable Blue at the deepest. Strip 179 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

Celestial in Real Rooms

Celestial has a medium-high LRV of 43.52 — 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 bedroom, front door, kitchen cabinets and misc.

Color Strip 179

1 Bedroom Photo

There's a rhythmic quality to Celestial in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.

SW 6808 bedroom color

SW 6808 bedroom color

@rachelchigoy

3 Front Door Photos

A front door painted Celestial makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.

SW Celestial front door

SW Celestial front door

@loveyourspacedesigns

Sherwin Williams Celestial front door

Sherwin Williams Celestial front door

@loveyourspacedesigns

Sherwin Williams Celestial door paint

Sherwin Williams Celestial door paint

@ashleyenchanting

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Celestial earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.

Sherwin Williams Celestial painted cabinets

Sherwin Williams Celestial painted cabinets

@natalienailed

3 Misc Photos

These photos show Celestial in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.

SW Celestial wall paint picture

SW Celestial wall paint picture

@pastichestudios

SW Celestial wall paint review

SW Celestial wall paint review

@pastichestudios

Sherwin Williams Celestial painted cabinets

Sherwin Williams Celestial painted cabinets

@natalienailed

Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

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Color Codes

HEX#97B3D0
RGB151, 179, 208
HSL211° 38% 70%
CMYK27 14 0 18
CIE LabL: 71.8 a: -3.0 b: -17.8
XYZX: 40.27 Y: 43.37 Z: 65.91
Strip179 pos. C3