Regatta
Regatta is a genuinely dark Purple from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#215772
LRV
8.33
Regatta's Color Strip
Regatta is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 184 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Regatta in Real Rooms
Regatta has a low LRV of 8.33 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. 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, kitchen cabinets and kitchen.
2 Bathroom Photos
Regatta is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.
Bathroom vanity in Regatta creates a crisp, spa-inspired look.
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Vanity cabinet in Regatta brings sophisticated color to bathroom design.
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4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The depth of Regatta on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.
Kitchen cabinets in Regatta establish a fresh, coastal aesthetic.
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Cabinetry in Regatta provides timeless, versatile storage solutions.
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Cabinet color Regatta delivers classic, polished kitchen appeal.
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Kitchen cabinets painted in Regatta create a bold, sophisticated foundation for this cooking space.
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2 Kitchen Photos
Regatta is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Kitchen painted Regatta offers bright, clean culinary appeal.
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Kitchen design in Regatta showcases cheerful, contemporary style.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 60 vs 8, Evening Shadow is decisively the brighter choice.
Baby Blue Eyes reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 8), opening up a space where Regatta encloses it.
Trim Color
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Regatta reads slightly lighter (LRV 8 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 71 vs 8, Quartz White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 46 vs 8, Artistic Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.
Mulberry Silk reflects far more light (LRV 20 vs 8), opening up a space where Regatta encloses it.
Woodbridge reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 8), opening up a space where Regatta encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.