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Sherwin-Williams Opalescent

SW 9686 · #DFE0E3 · LRV ~74.5

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Mais Oui (~100% proximity)

Opalescent (SW 9686) is a cool off-white from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 74.5 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Mais Oui (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Opalescent in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

74.5 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Opalescent in other brands?

Valspar: Mais Oui (8006-7A), ~100% proximity; PPG: Wayward Winds (PPG1043-3), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Wayward Winds (PPG1043-3), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Heaven (2118-70), ~98% proximity; Behr: Script White (N540-1), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Cold Wind (DE6351), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Icicle (HGSW6238), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Sizing (No. 314), ~94% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.