Rapture Blue vs Tangerine paint color comparison

Rapture Blue vs Tangerine

Rapture BlueSherwin-WilliamsvsTangerineSherwin-WilliamsΔE 62.3 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Rapture Blue reads as blue, while Tangerine reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 50 vs 47, Tangerine will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Rapture Blue's cool character against Tangerine's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 62.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Rapture Blue
Sherwin-Williams · 6773
LRV46.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6773
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Tangerine
Sherwin-Williams · 6640
LRV49.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6640
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Rapture Blue vs Tangerine Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rapture Blue on one side and Tangerine on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.