Etched Glass MQ3-27 is a off-white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DCE0E2, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Icicle from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCE0E2 · MQ3-27
Etched Glass
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Etched Glass Technical Profile
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Etched Glass in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Etched Glass in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrEtched Glass
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsIcicle
Icicle
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
White Lagoon
PPG
Nearly identical
Moonlight Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Seattle Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Prudence
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Barn
Kilz
Nearly identical
Waterloo
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wind Blown
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wales Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Etched Glass
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Etched Glass
#DCE0E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858BAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Etched Glass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Etched Glass 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 Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Etched Glass.
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.
Etched Glass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Etched Glass have?
Etched Glass by Behr 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 Etched Glass in your own space before committing.
What colors match Etched Glass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Etched Glass are Icicle by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), White Lagoon by PPG (a near-identical match), Moonlight Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Etched Glass'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 Etched Glass?
Etched Glass has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.0, 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 Etched Glass's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.