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 add character and warmth 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 neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. 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.
Walls painted in Rapture Blue transform this utility room into a vibrant workspace.
@cjoy98
Rapture Blue walls energize this compact room with bold, saturated color.
@cjoy98
The striking Rapture Blue hue brings depth and character to plain wall surfaces.
@woodmastercustomcabinets
Rapture Blue delivers a deep, sophisticated tone in wet paint application.
@margi407
An accent wall painted in Rapture Blue anchors the room with dramatic depth.
@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.
A glossy Rapture Blue front door makes an unforgettable architectural statement.
@drajecki
The front door's Rapture Blue finish commands attention with rich, dynamic color.
@murphygirl
Rich Rapture Blue paint on this front door provides striking curb appeal.
@thebrejnakfarmhouse
Painted in Rapture Blue, the front door commands attention with bold architectural presence.
@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.
Bathroom walls in Rapture Blue create an immersive, jewel-tone environment.
@glspainters
Rapture Blue brings moody sophistication to this bathroom's walls and trim.
@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.
The house exterior's Rapture Blue accents add contemporary flair to traditional siding.
@bigfoot_buildings
Coordinating Colors
Blue Horizon reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 47), opening up a space where Rapture Blue encloses it.
Rapture Blue reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 32), opening up a space where Earl Grey encloses it.
Rapture Blue reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 17), opening up a space where Briny encloses it.
Trim Color
Blue Horizon reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 47), opening up a space where Rapture Blue encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 47 vs 46), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 49 vs 47), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 5-point LRV gap (47 vs 42) makes Rapture Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (52 vs 47) makes Slick Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Gentle Aquamarine reads slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 47), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Cloudless reads slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 47), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 47 and 46, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (47 vs 41) makes Rapture Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 47 vs 46), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 9-point LRV gap (56 vs 47) makes Bora Bora Shore the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Mauve Tinge reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 47), opening up a space where Rapture Blue encloses it.
A 3-point LRV gap (50 vs 47) makes Studio Mauve the marginally brighter of the two.
Rapture Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 47), opening up a space where Rapture Blue encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 47, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 12-point LRV gap (47 vs 35) makes Rapture Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 47 vs 5, Rapture Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 71 vs 47, Bathe Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (58 vs 47) makes Cay the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (56 vs 47) makes Bora Bora Shore the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 73 vs 47, Swimming is decisively the brighter choice.
Gentle Aquamarine reads slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 47), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (47 vs 42) makes Rapture Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 47 vs 32, Rapture Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 47 and 46, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.