Elation 6827 is a off-white paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DFDCE5, 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.
Ref. #DFDCE5 · 6827
Elation
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Elation in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Elation in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsElation
Nearly identical
PPGIcy Lilac
Icy Lilac
PPG
Nearly identical
White Bud
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Bud
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Petal Tip
Behr
Nearly identical
Arctic Violet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pale Purple
Valspar
Nearly identical
Colorado Dawn
Kilz
Nearly identical
Touch of Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Icy Lavender
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Elation
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Elation.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Elation in your own space before committing.
What colors match Elation from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elation are Icy Lilac by PPG (a near-identical match), Pale Orchid by PPG (a near-identical match), White Bud by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Elation's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.