Elation 6827 is a off-white paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DFDCE5, estimated LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Icy Lilac from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #DFDCE5 · 6827
Elation
73%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Elation Technical Profile
HEX Code#DFDCE5
RGB223, 220, 229
Estimated LRV72.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyoff-white
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Icy Lilac
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#E1DEE7
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#E3E0E8
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White Bud
Vista Paint
#E2DEE5
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Petal Tip
Behr
#D8D6DF
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Arctic Violet
Dutch Boy
#DFDFE7
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Pale Purple
Valspar
#DDD7DE
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Colorado Dawn
Kilz
#DDDCE9
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Touch of Gray
Benjamin Moore
#DDD7DE
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Icy Lavender
Dunn-Edwards
#E2E2ED
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Calluna
Farrow & Ball
#CCC8CE
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Light Grey
RAL
#D7D7D7
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Colors That Work With Elation
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elation
#DFDCE5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A785AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Elation
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elation Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Elation — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Elation have?
Elation by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Elation from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elation are Icy Lilac by PPG (a close digital match), Pale Orchid by PPG (a close digital match), White Bud by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Elation'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 Elation?
Elation has a estimated lightness value of 72.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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