Serendipity 9671 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E9EDE7, LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Water Spirit from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9EDE7 · 9671
Serendipity
84%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Serendipity in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Serendipity in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsSerendipity
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWater Spirit
Water Spirit
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hint of Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Sealskin Shadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hurricane Mist
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Frothy Surf
Behr
Nearly identical
White Ice
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ivy Shadow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Alaskan Mist
Kilz
Nearly identical
Glacial Hue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Serendipity
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Serendipity
#E9EDE7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Serendipity
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Serendipity 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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Serendipity — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Serendipity have?
Serendipity by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Serendipity in your own space before committing.
What colors match Serendipity from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Serendipity are Water Spirit by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Hint of Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Sealskin Shadow by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Serendipity'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 Serendipity?
Serendipity has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.7, 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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Why Serendipity's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.