Jacaranda
Jacaranda is a versatile Purple from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#5A9EC0
LRV
30.35
Jacaranda's Color Strip
Jacaranda is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Regale Blue and Danube. The strip spans from Soar at the lightest end to Dignity Blue at the deepest. As part of strip 177, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Jacaranda in Real Rooms
Jacaranda has a medium LRV of 30.35 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. 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 bathroom, front door, dining room, bedroom, home office, kitchen, living room, mudroom, patio and house.
1 Bathroom Photo
Pairing Jacaranda with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Jacaranda — moody bathroom
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1 Front Door Photo
Using Jacaranda for the front door allows the hardware to be the "jewelry" of the house. Whether you choose a modern long-bar handle or a traditional knocker, the color provides the perfect stage for the metalwork to shine.
minimalist front door featuring Jacaranda by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Dining Room Photo
The color Jacaranda has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.
Jacaranda paint in a art deco dining room
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1 Bedroom Photo
There's a rhythmic quality to Jacaranda 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.
A art deco bedroom painted in Jacaranda
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1 Home Office Photo
A home office in Jacaranda strikes the perfect balance between focused and inviting. The color grounds the room without feeling corporate, and its depth gives the space a sense of purpose. Pair with dark wood furniture to make long working hours feel more comfortable.
Sherwin-Williams Jacaranda in a neutral home office
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1 Kitchen Photo
Jacaranda in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
Jacaranda — vintage kitchen
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Jacaranda. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
A cozy living room painted in Jacaranda
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1 Mudroom Photo
In a mudroom, Jacaranda provides a clean "reset" as you enter the home. It's a palette cleanser that helps you leave the stress of the outside world at the door, creating a transition zone that is both functional and beautiful.
Jacaranda paint in a traditional mudroom
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1 Patio Photo
On a deck or patio floor, Jacaranda provides a cool, sophisticated surface that feels modern and clean. It's a great way to update an old wooden deck, giving it a high-end "architectural" feel with just a simple change of tone.
minimalist patio featuring Jacaranda by Sherwin-Williams
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1 House Photo
Jacaranda is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
Jacaranda color — transitional house inspiration
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 83 vs 30, Shell White is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 31 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 5-point LRV gap (30 vs 26) makes Jacaranda the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 30 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (30 vs 24) makes Jacaranda the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 30 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 31 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 5-point LRV gap (30 vs 26) makes Jacaranda the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Studio Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 30), opening up a space where Jacaranda encloses it.
A 5-point LRV gap (35 vs 30) makes Truly Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 81 vs 30, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 30), opening up a space where Jacaranda encloses it.
Jacaranda reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
Regale Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 45 vs 30, Blue Beyond is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 53 vs 30, Porch Ceiling is decisively the brighter choice.
