# Sherwin Williams Opalescent

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/opalescent-sw-9686](https://plan-home.com/color/opalescent-sw-9686)

Sherwin Williams Opalescent SW 9686 is a very light gray with a subtle cool, blue-leaning cast visible in its #dfe0e3 color value. Its pale depth keeps it close to off-white, but the gray presence is clear enough to give walls a clean, lightly shaded appearance. In bright daylight, Opalescent can read crisp and airy; under warmer lamps, it may look softer and more neutral. Use it in bedrooms, bathrooms, or open living areas alongside white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, and charcoal accents. It is especially suited to full walls and ceilings where a gentle contrast from bright white is wanted.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Opalescent
- **Color code:** SW 9686
- **HEX:** #dfe0e3
- **RGB:** 223, 224, 227
- **LRV:** 74.64%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Grey, Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue
- **Collections:** Emerald Designer Edition - Classic + Collected

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 225° Saturation: 1.76% Value: 89.02%
- **HSL:** hsl(225, 7, 88)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 1.76 Magenta: 1.32 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 10.98
- **YIQ:** Y: 224.043 I: -1.56 Q: 0.722
- **XYZ:** X: 70.949 Y: 74.545 Z: 83.303
- **CIE Lab:** L:89.18 a:0.204 b:-1.577
- **CIE Luv:** L:89.18 u:-0.728 v:-2.454
- **Decimal:** 14672099
- **Hunter Lab:** 86.34, -4.414, 3.233

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Heaven](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-heaven-2118-70)
- [Sherwin Williams Soothing White](https://plan-home.com/color/soothing-white-sw-6539)
- [Sherwin Williams Blue Iris](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-iris-sw-9687)
- [Behr Lilac Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lilac-mist)
- [Behr Script White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-script-white)
- [Behr Dutch White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dutch-white)
- [Sherwin Williams White Iris](https://plan-home.com/color/white-iris-sw-6812)
- [Behr Enigma](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-enigma)
- [Benjamin Moore Full Moon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-full-moon-2119-70)
- [Sherwin Williams Aura White](https://plan-home.com/color/aura-white-sw-6532)
- [Benjamin Moore Dreamy Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dreamy-cloud-2117-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Seattle Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-seattle-gray-2130-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Nosegay](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nosegay-1401)
- [Sherwin Williams Starry Night](https://plan-home.com/color/starry-night-sw-6540)
- [Behr Will O The Wisp](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-will-o-the-wisp)
- [Benjamin Moore Whirlpool](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-whirlpool-1436)
- [Sherwin Williams Icicle](https://plan-home.com/color/icicle-sw-6238)
- [Behr Mystical Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mystical-mist)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Soothing White](https://plan-home.com/color/soothing-white-sw-6539)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Modern Lavender](https://plan-home.com/color/modern-lavender-sw-9688)
- [Sherwin Williams Starry Night](https://plan-home.com/color/starry-night-sw-6540)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Griffin](https://plan-home.com/color/griffin-sw-7026)
- [Sherwin Williams Warm Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/warm-stone-sw-7032)
- [Sherwin Williams Mercurial](https://plan-home.com/color/mercurial-sw-9550)
- [Sherwin Williams Habitat](https://plan-home.com/color/habitat-sw-9608)
- [Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/intellectual-gray-sw-7045)
- [Sherwin Williams Lunar Lite](https://plan-home.com/color/lunar-lite-sw-9546)
- [Sherwin Williams Cocoon](https://plan-home.com/color/cocoon-sw-6173)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.