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Magical

We've categorized Magical as a versatile Purple because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can perfect for adding character to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 5 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#C0AFD0

LRV

46.38

Light Reflectance Value
46.38
medium
Temperaturecool
SaturationBright
Collection

Magical's Color Strip

Magical is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Rhapsody Lilac and Berry Frappe. The strip spans from Elation at the lightest end to Impulsive Purple at the deepest. Color strip 182 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

Magical in Real Rooms

Magical has a medium-high LRV of 46.38 — 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 misc, bathroom, house and living room.

Color Strip 182

2 Misc Photos

In walk-in closets or pantries, Magical 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.

Sherwin Williams Magical accent wall paint

Sherwin Williams Magical accent wall paint

@ladybear143

Sherwin Williams Magical wall paint review

Sherwin Williams Magical wall paint review

@gonecountrypainting

1 Bathroom Photo

Using Magical on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.

Sherwin Williams Magical bathroom interior

Sherwin Williams Magical bathroom interior

@quendi13

1 House Photo

Using Magical on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.

SW Magical house exterior color

SW Magical house exterior color

@herbertpainting

1 Living Room Photo

Magical anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.

Sherwin Williams Magical living room paint

Sherwin Williams Magical living room paint

@ramosppainters

Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#C0AFD0
RGB192, 175, 208
HSL271° 26% 75%
CMYK8 16 0 18
CIE LabL: 73.8 a: 12.3 b: -14.5
XYZX: 48.45 Y: 46.42 Z: 66.07
Strip182 pos. C3