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Agapanthus

56%LRV Value
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Agapanthus 9066 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BBC5DE, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Prim Blue from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Agapanthus Technical Profile

HEX Code#BBC5DE
RGB187, 197, 222
LRV55.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Agapanthus in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Agapanthus in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsAgapanthus
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPrim Blue

Prim Blue

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

My Serendipity

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Feather Soft

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Genevieve

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Genevieve

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Over the Moon

Valspar

Nearly identical

Painter'S Periwinkle

PPG

Nearly identical

April Morning

Kilz

Nearly identical

Sweet Juliet

Behr

Very similar

Lulworth Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Dream .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Agapanthus

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Agapanthus

#BBC5DE

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8D84AE

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Agapanthus

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Spring Bluebell

Complement

Land of Trees

Agapanthus Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Plummy

Pop

Lavish Lavender

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Fully Purple

Pop

Reddish

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Brevity Brown

Pop

Crispy Gold

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Agapanthus.

Wondrous Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 6807

#B8CDDD

Blissful Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 6527

#B2C8D8

Bewitching Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 6960

#BBD0E3

Take Five

Sherwin-Williams · 6513

#B3C9D3

Honest Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 6520

#B2C7D3

Upward

Sherwin-Williams · 6239

#BFC9D0

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Very Navy

Behr · M500-7

#233B5E

Grape Gatsby

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#A19ABD

Arctic Paradise

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Blue Flower

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#B6DBE5

Star Gazer

Valspar · 4008-8B

#508BC4

Blue Sea

Dutch Boy · VS-9451

#2D61AD

Agapanthus — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Agapanthus have?
Agapanthus by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Agapanthus in your own space before committing.
What colors match Agapanthus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Agapanthus are Prim Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), My Serendipity by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Feather Soft by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Agapanthus's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Agapanthus?
Agapanthus has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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