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Elation

Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Elation remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. We've gathered 4 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#DFDCE5

LRV

72.32

Light Reflectance Value
72.32
light
Temperaturecool
SaturationBright

Elation's Color Strip

Elation is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Color strip 182 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

Elation in Real Rooms

Elation has a high LRV of 72.32 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. 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 misc and living room.

Color Strip 182

2 Misc Photos

In walk-in closets or pantries, Elation provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.

SW Elation painted furniture

SW Elation painted furniture

@julie_simpleredesign

Sherwin Williams Elation wall paint

Sherwin Williams Elation wall paint

@villawestdesigns

2 Living Room Photos

There is a specific "glow" that Elation takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.

Sherwin Williams Elation hallway makeover

Sherwin Williams Elation hallway makeover

@villawestdesigns

Sherwin Williams Elation wall paint

Sherwin Williams Elation wall paint

@villawestdesigns

Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

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Color Codes

HEX#DFDCE5
RGB223, 220, 229
HSL260° 15% 88%
CMYK3 4 0 10
CIE LabL: 88.2 a: 2.6 b: -4.0
XYZX: 70.17 Y: 72.53 Z: 84.42
Strip182 pos. C1