Ref. #DCE2DF · 9631
Mantra
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mantra Technical Profile
What color is Mantra? It's a light cool neutral with the hex code #DCE2DF. Colors similar to Mantra include Valspar Seven Sisters, Hirshfield's Illuminating Experience, PPG Icy Bay. Mantra has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 75, Mantra reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. As a cool neutral, Mantra pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Mantra
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Seven Sisters
Valspar
Nearly identical
Illuminating Experience
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Icy Bay
PPG
Nearly identical
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Kilz
Nearly identical
Illuminating Experience
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Subtle Touch
Behr
Nearly identical
Bisque .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Green Tint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mantra
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mantra
#DCE2DF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mantra
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mantra 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
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Mantra.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mantra — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mantra have?
Mantra by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Mantra from other brands?
The closest matches are Seven Sisters by Valspar (#DCE2DF), Illuminating Experience by Hirshfield's (#DEE4E0), Icy Bay by PPG (#E0E5E2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mantra?
Mantra has an LRV of 74.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Mantra's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.