Rhapsody Lilac 6828 is a purple paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D2C8DD, LRV 60 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Iced Violet from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D2C8DD · 6828
Rhapsody Lilac
60%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Rhapsody Lilac Technical Profile
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Rhapsody Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rhapsody Lilac in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsRhapsody Lilac
Nearly identical
PPGIced Violet
Iced Violet
PPG
Nearly identical
Sleepy Purple
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Hampstead Heath
Valspar
Nearly identical
Evocative Antonia
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mountain's Majesty
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Shimmering Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pastel Violet
Behr
Very similar
Grape Ice
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Classic Rose
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Telegrey 4
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rhapsody Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rhapsody Lilac
#D2C8DD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AC85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rhapsody Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rhapsody Lilac 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 Rhapsody Lilac.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rhapsody Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rhapsody Lilac have?
Rhapsody Lilac by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rhapsody Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rhapsody Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rhapsody Lilac are Iced Violet by PPG (a near-identical match), Sleepy Purple by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Hampstead Heath by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rhapsody Lilac'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 Rhapsody Lilac?
Rhapsody Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rhapsody Lilac's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.