Daphne 9151 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #899CAA, estimated LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Relaxing Blue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #899CAA · 9151
Daphne
32%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Daphne Technical Profile
HEX Code#899CAA
RGB137, 156, 170
Estimated LRV32.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Daphne
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Relaxing Blue
Behr
#899DAA
Close digital match
Silver Storm
Dunn-Edwards
#8599A8
Close digital match
Lost At Sea
PPG
#8D9CA7
Close digital match
In Good Taste
Hirshfield's
#8999A4
Close digital match
Monument Gray
Dutch Boy
#8B9BA5
Close digital match
In Good Taste
Vista Paint
#8998A3
Close digital match
Winding River
Kilz
#869FAE
Similar digital color
Evening Eclipse
Valspar
#8E9CA6
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Coastline
Benjamin Moore
#929EA9
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Water .05
Colorhouse
#82979D
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Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
#98ACBA
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Colors That Work With Daphne
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Daphne
#899CAA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Daphne
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Daphne 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
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Daphne — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Daphne have?
Daphne by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Daphne from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Daphne are Relaxing Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Silver Storm by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Lost At Sea by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Daphne'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 Daphne?
Daphne has a estimated lightness value of 32.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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