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Sherwin-Williams Opalescent

SW 9686 · #DFE0E3 · LRV 74.5

Compare with other brands: Valspar Mais Oui is a 100% match

Opalescent (SW 9686) is a cool off-white from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 74.5 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Mais Oui (100% match).

Compare Opalescent with other brands

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LRV

74.5 · Light

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 9686

HEX

#DFE0E3

RGB

223, 224, 227

HSL

225°, 7%, 88%

Family

Off-whites

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Opalescent FAQ

What undertone does Opalescent have?

Opalescent is a cool off-white with a subtle blue undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Opalescent?

Opalescent has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 74.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Opalescent in other brands?

Valspar: Mais Oui (8006-7A), 100%; PPG: Wayward Winds (PPG1043-3), 99%; Glidden: Wayward Winds (PPG1043-3), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Heaven (2118-70), 98%; Behr: Script White (N540-1), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Cold Wind (DE6351), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Icicle (HGSW6238), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Sizing (No. 314), 94%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Opalescent?

The HEX code of Opalescent (SW 9686) is #DFE0E3, RGB 223, 224, 227. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.