Wallflower 6281 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DBCFD4, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Milky Quartz from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBCFD4 · 6281
Wallflower
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Wallflower in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wallflower in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsWallflower
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyMilky Quartz
Milky Quartz
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Stardust Ballroom
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Stardust Ballroom
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Brushed Lavender
Valspar
Nearly identical
Executive Taupe
PPG
Nearly identical
Mystic Fairy
Behr
Nearly identical
Bridal Blush
Kilz
Nearly identical
New Age
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Eagle's View
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Air .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wallflower
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wallflower
#DBCFD4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8885
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wallflower
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wallflower 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 Wallflower.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wallflower — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wallflower have?
Wallflower 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 Wallflower in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wallflower from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wallflower are Milky Quartz by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Stardust Ballroom by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Stardust Ballroom by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wallflower'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 Wallflower?
Wallflower has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wallflower's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.