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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

Light Reflectance Value
46.82
medium
Temperaturecool
SaturationBright

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.

Color Strip 165

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

Sherwin Williams Rapture Blue wall paint makeover

@cjoy98

SW Rapture Blue utility room makeover

SW Rapture Blue utility room makeover

@cjoy98

SW Rapture Blue paint color

SW Rapture Blue paint color

@woodmastercustomcabinets

Rapture Blue Paint

Rapture Blue Paint

@margi407

Sherwin Williams Rapture Blue Accent Wall

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

Door

@drajecki

SW Rapture Blue front door makeover

SW Rapture Blue front door makeover

@murphygirl

Rapture Blue Front Door

Rapture Blue Front Door

@thebrejnakfarmhouse

Sw Rapture Blue Front Door

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

SW Rapture Blue bathroom review

@glspainters

SW Rapture Blue bathroom makeover

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

Sherwin Williams Rapture Blue Exterior

@bigfoot_buildings

Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#7DC1CB
RGB125, 193, 203
HSL188° 43% 64%
CMYK38 5 0 20
CIE LabL: 74.1 a: -18.9 b: -11.8
XYZX: 38.30 Y: 46.81 Z: 63.51
Strip165 pos. C4