Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Sterling Shadow |
| SKU | PPG1126-1 |
| Hex | #E8EADE |
| RGB | 232, 234, 222 |
| HSL | 70°, 22%, 89% |
| LRV | 81 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | White |
About PPG / Glidden Sterling Shadow
Sterling Shadow is very light — LRV 81, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. Its yellow 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.
Sterling Shadow 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.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all white from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Sterling Shadow within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #E8EADE in HSL space. Pair Sterling Shadow with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
PPG / Glidden Sterling Shadow Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sterling Shadow from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG1126-1 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sterling Shadow
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sterling Shadow is Green Glimpse (SW 9676) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 82 vs 81) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Glimpse swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sterling Shadow
The closest Behr equivalent of Sterling Shadow is Angel Feather (GR-W07). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 81 vs 81). If Behr is your counter, order Angel Feather and you'll get the same color. See the full Angel Feather swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sterling Shadow
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Paper Doll (CSP-485), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 80 vs 81) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sterling Shadow without repainting risk. See the full Paper Doll swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sterling Shadow
Valspar's nearest match is Atmospheric (V175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 80.9 vs 81) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sterling Shadow without repainting risk. See the full Atmospheric swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sterling Shadow
The closest Glidden equivalent of Sterling Shadow is Sterling Shadow (PPG1126-1). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 82 vs 81). If Glidden is your counter, order Sterling Shadow and you'll get the same color. See the full Sterling Shadow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sterling Shadow
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sterling Shadow is Swan White (024W) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 82 vs 81) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Swan White swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sterling Shadow
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sterling Shadow is Alabaster (HGSW 4031) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 82 vs 81) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alabaster swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sterling Shadow
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sterling Shadow is Chalky (DEC793) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 75 vs 81) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chalky swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sterling Shadow
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Sterling Shadow. The nearest is Antique Rose (JG-23) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 81 vs 81). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antique Rose swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sterling Shadow
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sterling Shadow is Au Lait (NO. CB9) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 80 vs 81) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Au Lait swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sterling Shadow
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Sparkling Champagne (0201), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 81 vs 81) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sterling Shadow without repainting risk. See the full Sparkling Champagne swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sterling Shadow
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Ice Dream (0032), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 81 vs 81) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sterling Shadow without repainting risk. See the full Ice Dream swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sterling Shadow
At Rodda, the closest color to Sterling Shadow is Cotton (CA014) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 81 vs 81) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cotton swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sterling Shadow
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sterling Shadow is Chopin Etude (C2-947) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 81 vs 81) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chopin Etude swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sterling Shadow
Clare has no exact twin of Sterling Shadow. The nearest is Classic (PNT100-LT-12) at ΔE 4.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 82 vs 81). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Classic swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sterling Shadow
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Sterling Shadow. The nearest is Kashmir (KASHMIR) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 82 vs 81). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kashmir swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sterling Shadow
At Backdrop, the closest color to Sterling Shadow is Jane (BD-JA) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 86 vs 81) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jane swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sterling Shadow
Kompozit's nearest match is Ice Dream (0032), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 82 vs 81) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sterling Shadow without repainting risk. See the full Ice Dream swatch →