Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Daphne |
| SKU | SW 9151 |
| Hex | #899CAA |
| RGB | 137, 156, 170 |
| HSL | 205°, 16%, 60% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Sherwin-Williams Daphne
Daphne sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Daphne is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 gray from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Daphne within Sherwin-Williams'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 #899CAA in HSL space. Pair Daphne 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.
Sherwin-Williams Daphne Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Daphne 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 9151 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Daphne
The closest Behr equivalent of Daphne is Relaxing Blue (ICC-65). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Behr is your counter, order Relaxing Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Relaxing Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Daphne
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Daphne is Coastline (AF-570) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastline swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Daphne
Valspar has no exact twin of Daphne. The nearest is Impressionist (8004-39D) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Impressionist swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Daphne
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Lost At Sea (PPG1040-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Daphne without repainting risk. See the full Lost At Sea swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Daphne
Glidden's nearest match is Lost At Sea (PPG1040-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Daphne without repainting risk. See the full Lost At Sea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Daphne
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Monument Gray (433-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Daphne without repainting risk. See the full Monument Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Daphne
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Daphne. The nearest is Debonair (HGSW 3324) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Debonair swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Daphne
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Hamilton Blue (DE6333), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Daphne without repainting risk. See the full Hamilton Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Daphne
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Breath-Taking View (0632), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Daphne without repainting risk. See the full Breath-Taking View swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Daphne
Hirshfield's's nearest match is In Good Taste (0505), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Daphne without repainting risk. See the full In Good Taste swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Daphne
Rodda has no exact twin of Daphne. The nearest is Rainfall (CA196) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainfall swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Daphne
C2 Paint's nearest match is Shark Fin (C2-734), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Daphne without repainting risk. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Daphne
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Daphne is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Daphne
Kompozit's nearest match is In Good Taste (0505), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Daphne without repainting risk. See the full In Good Taste swatch →