
Rapture Blue
We've categorized Rapture Blue as a versatile Blue 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 12 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#7DC1CB
LRV
46.82
Rapture Blue's Color Strip
Rapture Blue is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Gentle Aquamarine and Freshwater. The strip spans from Bathe Blue at the lightest end to Blue Nile at the deepest. Color strip 165 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Rapture Blue in Real Rooms
Rapture Blue has a medium-high LRV of 46.82 — 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 Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, front door, bathroom and house.

5 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Rapture Blue prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.

Sherwin Williams Rapture Blue wall paint makeover
@cjoy98

SW Rapture Blue utility room makeover
@cjoy98

SW Rapture Blue paint color
@woodmastercustomcabinets

Rapture Blue Paint
@margi407

Sherwin Williams Rapture Blue Accent Wall
@margi407
4 Front Door Photos
A front door painted Rapture Blue 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.

Door
@drajecki

SW Rapture Blue front door makeover
@murphygirl

Rapture Blue Front Door
@thebrejnakfarmhouse

Sw Rapture Blue Front Door
@theblueranch
2 Bathroom Photos
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Rapture Blue holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.

SW Rapture Blue bathroom review
@glspainters

SW Rapture Blue bathroom makeover
@glspainters
1 House Photo
Rapture Blue on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.

Sherwin Williams Rapture Blue Exterior
@bigfoot_buildings
Coordinating Colors
Trim Color
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