Sheer
C2-804 · #F2EFEE · LRV 87 — near-white with a hint of color, very light — near-white, broadens small spaces.
- 1Classic Gray74
- 2Alabaster82
- 3Sheer87
- 4Sleek White92
- 5Ultra Pure White97
What Color Is Sheer, Really?
Sheer reads as a near-white with a hint of color — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover how C2 Paint C2-804 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Sheer
Sheer shines on ceilings, trim and in small or low-light rooms where you need to stretch the light — and as a calm whole-home backdrop. As a white, it's a natural for trim, ceilings and cabinets, and a clean backdrop for art.
How Lighting Changes Sheer
Sheer is very light — LRV 87, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In north light it can read slightly cooler; a warm white trim alongside keeps it from going clinical.
Most complaints about Sheer are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-804 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Extra WhiteSW 7006 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.3 | 86 | Color page → |
| Behr | Pearl Drops700C-1 · Behr | 1.3 | 87 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Wedding Veil2125-70 · Benjamin Moore | 2.7 | 87 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Du Jour7002-6 · Valspar | 2.8 | 86 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Delicate WhitePPG1001-1 · PPG / Glidden | 2.9 | 88 | Color page → |
| Glidden | White On White30GY 88/014 · Glidden | 1.0 | 88 | Color page → |
Similar C2 Paint Colors
The nearest shades to Sheer within C2 Paint's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #F2EFEE in HSL space. Pair Sheer with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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