Gossamer Veil 9165 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D3CEC4, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Collingwood from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D3CEC4 · 9165
Gossamer Veil
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gossamer Veil Technical Profile
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Gossamer Veil in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gossamer Veil in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsGossamer Veil
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCollingwood
Collingwood
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Miner's Dust
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Whiskers
PPG
Nearly identical
Offbeat
Behr
Nearly identical
Heritage Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Doves Wings
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Power Lunch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Pewter Moon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Starched Linen
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gossamer Veil
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gossamer Veil
#D3CEC4
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 Gossamer Veil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gossamer Veil 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gossamer Veil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gossamer Veil have?
Gossamer Veil 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 Gossamer Veil in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gossamer Veil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gossamer Veil are Collingwood by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Miner's Dust by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Whiskers by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gossamer Veil'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 Gossamer Veil?
Gossamer Veil has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Gossamer Veil's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.