Opalescent 9686 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DFE0E3, estimated LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mais Oui from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #DFE0E3 · 9686
Opalescent
75%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Opalescent Technical Profile
HEX Code#DFE0E3
RGB223, 224, 227
Estimated LRV74.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Mais Oui
Valspar
#DFE0E3
Close digital match
Wayward Winds
PPG
#DEDFE2
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Wind Chime
Kilz
#DFE0E2
Close digital match
Heaven
Benjamin Moore
#E2E3E6
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Lilac Mist
Behr
#E4E4E7
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Silver City
Dunn-Edwards
#E3E5E8
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Billowing Clouds
Vista Paint
#DFDEDF
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Sarah Rae
Dutch Boy
#E5E6E8
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Desired Dawn
Hirshfield's
#D8D7D9
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Light Grey
RAL
#D7D7D7
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Sizing
Farrow & Ball
#DFE6EA
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Colors That Work With Opalescent
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Opalescent
#DFE0E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Opalescent
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Opalescent 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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Opalescent — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Opalescent have?
Opalescent 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 Opalescent from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Opalescent are Mais Oui by Valspar (a close digital match), Wayward Winds by PPG (a close digital match), Wind Chime by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Opalescent'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 Opalescent?
Opalescent has a estimated lightness value of 74.5, 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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