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Elderberry

There is more to Sherwin-Williams Elderberry (2902) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. Its LRV of 5.9 gives it real visual weight, allowing the color to hold a wall rather than simply recede from view. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.

LRV

5.89

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Light Reflectance Value
5.89
Dark
TemperatureCool

Elderberry in Rooms

Follow Elderberry from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.

1 Dining Room Photo

The pink, red hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let natural light, candles and pendant lighting and timber, table linen, glass and artwork guide the final sample decision.

Elderberry paint in a boho dining room

Elderberry paint in a boho dining room

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1 Bathroom Photo

These 1 bathroom image show how Elderberry (2902) can sit beside tile, stone, glass, timber and metal fixtures. The pink, red hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

Elderberry — vintage bathroom

Elderberry — vintage bathroom

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1 Bedroom Photo

The pink, red hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let gentle morning light and low evening lamps and bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures guide the final sample decision.

A scandinavian bedroom painted in Elderberry

A scandinavian bedroom painted in Elderberry

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1 Front Door Photo

Viewed across 1 front door image in a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression, Elderberry (2902) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. With an LRV of 5.9, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.

bold front door featuring Elderberry by Sherwin-Williams

bold front door featuring Elderberry by Sherwin-Williams

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1 Home Office Photo

Elderberry (2902) moves through 1 home office image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.

Sherwin-Williams Elderberry in a neutral home office

Sherwin-Williams Elderberry in a neutral home office

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1 Mudroom Photo

The daily movement of arrivals, departures and changing weather can draw different notes from Elderberry (2902). The pink, red hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

Elderberry paint in a earthy mudroom

Elderberry paint in a earthy mudroom

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1 Patio Photo

Elderberry (2902) moves through 1 patio image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.

mediterranean patio featuring Elderberry by Sherwin-Williams

mediterranean patio featuring Elderberry by Sherwin-Williams

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1 House Photo

1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Elderberry (2902) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.

Elderberry color — scandinavian house inspiration

Elderberry color — scandinavian house inspiration

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1 Living Room Photo

1 living room image place Elderberry (2902) in a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight. With an LRV of 5.9, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.

A traditional living room painted in Elderberry

A traditional living room painted in Elderberry

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1 Kitchen Photo

1 kitchen image trace Elderberry (2902) through the changing light from breakfast through dinner. The pink, red hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

Elderberry — classy kitchen

Elderberry — classy kitchen

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Coordinating Colors

Elderberry
Elderberry
Marshmallow
Marshmallow
Elderberry vs Marshmallow
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Elderberry
2902 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Marshmallow
7001 · LRV 82

At LRV 82 vs 6, Marshmallow is decisively the brighter choice.

Elderberry
Elderberry
Shiitake
Shiitake
Elderberry vs Shiitake
Sherwin-Williams
Elderberry
2902 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Shiitake
9173 · LRV 51

Shiitake reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 6), opening up a space where Elderberry encloses it.

Similar Colors

Elderberry
Elderberry
Wild Current
Elderberry vs Wild Current
Sherwin-Williams
Elderberry
2902 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Wild Current
7583 · LRV 7

With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Borscht
Borscht
Elderberry
Elderberry
Borscht vs Elderberry
Sherwin-Williams
Borscht
7578 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Elderberry
2902 · LRV 6

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Elderberry
Elderberry
Wine Country
Elderberry vs Wine Country
Sherwin-Williams
Elderberry
2902 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Wine Country
2901 · LRV 4

With LRVs of 6 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Elderberry
Elderberry
Fine Wine
Fine Wine
Elderberry vs Fine Wine
Sherwin-Williams
Elderberry
2902 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Fine Wine
6307 · LRV 7

With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Elderberry
Elderberry
Luxurious Red
Elderberry vs Luxurious Red
Sherwin-Williams
Elderberry
2902 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Luxurious Red
6314 · LRV 8

With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Cerise
Cerise
Elderberry
Elderberry
Cerise vs Elderberry
Sherwin-Williams
Cerise
6580 · LRV 10
Sherwin-Williams
Elderberry
2902 · LRV 6

A 4-point LRV gap (10 vs 6) makes Cerise the marginally brighter of the two.

Elderberry
Elderberry
Pomegranate
Elderberry vs Pomegranate
Sherwin-Williams
Elderberry
2902 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Pomegranate
2903 · LRV 7

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Elderberry
Elderberry
Framboise
Framboise
Elderberry vs Framboise
Sherwin-Williams
Elderberry
2902 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Framboise
6566 · LRV 8

With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Beetroot
Beetroot
Elderberry
Elderberry
Beetroot vs Elderberry
Sherwin-Williams
Beetroot
9695 · LRV 7
Sherwin-Williams
Elderberry
2902 · LRV 6

With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Elderberry
Elderberry
Stolen Kiss
Stolen Kiss
Elderberry vs Stolen Kiss
Sherwin-Williams
Elderberry
2902 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Stolen Kiss
7586 · LRV 7

With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Burma Jade
Burma Jade
Elderberry
Elderberry
Burma Jade vs Elderberry
Sherwin-Williams
Burma Jade
2862 · LRV 40
Sherwin-Williams
Elderberry
2902 · LRV 6

Burma Jade reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 6), opening up a space where Elderberry encloses it.

Elderberry
Elderberry
Timid Blue
Elderberry vs Timid Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Elderberry
2902 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Timid Blue
6490 · LRV 79

Timid Blue reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 6), opening up a space where Elderberry encloses it.

Elderberry
Elderberry
Vintage Vessel
Vintage Vessel
Elderberry vs Vintage Vessel
Sherwin-Williams
Elderberry
2902 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Vintage Vessel
9050 · LRV 41

At LRV 41 vs 6, Vintage Vessel is decisively the brighter choice.

Composed
Composed
Elderberry
Elderberry
Composed vs Elderberry
Sherwin-Williams
Composed
6472 · LRV 33
Sherwin-Williams
Elderberry
2902 · LRV 6

Composed reflects far more light (LRV 33 vs 6), opening up a space where Elderberry encloses it.

Elderberry
Elderberry
Waterscape
Waterscape
Elderberry vs Waterscape
Sherwin-Williams
Elderberry
2902 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Waterscape
6470 · LRV 62

At LRV 62 vs 6, Waterscape is decisively the brighter choice.

Elderberry
Elderberry
Verdigreen
Elderberry vs Verdigreen
Sherwin-Williams
Elderberry
2902 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Verdigreen
9042 · LRV 34

At LRV 34 vs 6, Verdigreen is decisively the brighter choice.

Elderberry
Elderberry
Hazel
Hazel
Elderberry vs Hazel
Sherwin-Williams
Elderberry
2902 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Hazel
6471 · LRV 50

Hazel reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 6), opening up a space where Elderberry encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Cerise
Cerise
Elderberry
Elderberry
Cerise vs Elderberry
Sherwin-Williams
Cerise
6580 · LRV 10
Sherwin-Williams
Elderberry
2902 · LRV 6

A 4-point LRV gap (10 vs 6) makes Cerise the marginally brighter of the two.

Elderberry
Elderberry
Radish
Elderberry vs Radish
Sherwin-Williams
Elderberry
2902 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Radish
6861 · LRV 10

A 4-point LRV gap (10 vs 6) makes Radish the marginally brighter of the two.

Color Codes

RGB124, 36, 61
HSL343° 55% 31%
CMYK0 71 51 51
CIE LabL: 29.1 a: 39.9 b: 6.0
XYZX: 9.79 Y: 5.88 Z: 5.04

Manufacturer description

Step into the shadowed depths of a twilight garden where deep purple-black berries hang heavy on ancient stems. This intensely dark, cool hue brings an air of mystery and sophistication to bedrooms or studies, pairing beautifully with silver accents and pale cream trim.

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