Ethereal Mood 7639 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AEA594, LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bristol Beige from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AEA594 · 7639
Ethereal Mood
38%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ethereal Mood Technical Profile
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Ethereal Mood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ethereal Mood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsEthereal Mood
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBristol Beige
Bristol Beige
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Potter'S Clay Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Chateau
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Khaki
Kilz
Nearly identical
Hazy Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Artemis
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sedge
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Garden Wall
Behr
Nearly identical
Well-Crafted
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ethereal Mood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ethereal Mood
#AEA594
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ethereal Mood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ethereal Mood 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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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ethereal Mood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ethereal Mood have?
Ethereal Mood by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ethereal Mood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ethereal Mood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ethereal Mood are Bristol Beige by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Potter'S Clay Beige by PPG (a near-identical match), Chateau by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ethereal Mood'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 Ethereal Mood?
Ethereal Mood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ethereal Mood's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.