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Sherwin-Williams OpalineSW 6189 · #DCDFD7 · LRV 73

Opaline reads as a cool green tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Sherwin-Williams SW 6189 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS OPALINE
RGB 220, 223, 215LRV 73

Color spec

BrandSherwin-Williams
NameOpaline
SKUSW 6189
Hex#DCDFD7
RGB220, 223, 215
HSL82°, 11%, 86%
LRV73
Undertonecool green tone
FamilyWhite
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About Sherwin-Williams Opaline

At LRV 73, Opaline is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its green 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Opaline is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. 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 5

The 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.

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.64
All white at Behr →
PPU25-11 · #DEE0D7 · ΔE 0.64 · LRV 74
MQ3-45 · #DDDFD8 · ΔE 0.72 · LRV 73
QE-41 · #DCE0DA · ΔE 0.98 · LRV 74
N200-1 · #DDDDD6 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 72

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.79
All white at Benjamin Moore →
863 · #DDE1D8 · ΔE 0.79 · LRV 74
CSP-575 · #DCDED8 · ΔE 1.13 · LRV 71
2139-60 · #DAE0DA · ΔE 1.5 · LRV 73
857 · #E0DFD7 · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 73

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.94
All white at Valspar →
5005-3A · #DBDED4 · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 72
7006-18 · #DFDFD9 · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 73.5
7004-16 · #DADEDB · ΔE 2.37 · LRV 72
6002-1A · #E2DFD5 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 73.8

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.13
All white at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1033-1 · #DDE1D7 · ΔE 1.13 · LRV 74
PPG1135-3 · #D7DED5 · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 71
PPG14-03 · #E0DED7 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 73
PPG0996-1 · #DDDDDA · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 72

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.5
All white at Glidden →
30GY 73/053 · #DDE0D7 · ΔE 0.5 · LRV 73
50GY 73/049 · #DBE0D9 · ΔE 0.95 · LRV 73
90YY 73/040 · #E0DED7 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 73
PPG14-03 · #E0DED8 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 73

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.42
All white at Dutch Boy →
437-1DB · #DADBD7 · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 71
330-1DB · #D8E2D8 · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 74
332-1DB · #D6E1D8 · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 73
438-1DB · #DCDCDA · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 71
HGSW 4057 · #DEDFDC · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 74
HGSW 7063 · #DEDFDC · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 74
HGSW 4024 · #E2DED8 · ΔE 3.84 · LRV 73
HGSW 7014 · #E2DED8 · ΔE 3.84 · LRV 73

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.43
All white at Dunn-Edwards →
DESS40 · #DFDFD7 · ΔE 1.43 · LRV 74
DEC784 · #D7E2D5 · ΔE 4.23 · LRV 68
DE6379 · #DEDDDD · ΔE 4.93 · LRV 67

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.14
All white at Magnolia Home →
JG-119 · #DEDFD8 · ΔE 1.14 · LRV 73
JG-11 · #E0DFD4 · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 73
JG-112 · #DEDACE · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 70
JG-108 · #E5DED2 · ΔE 4.77 · LRV 74

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.97
All white at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 2001 · #E4E2DC · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 76
NO. 2011 · #DBDBDA · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 71
NO. 291 · #E3DED0 · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 73

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.71
All white at Diamond Vogel →
0460 · #DCE0D7 · ΔE 0.71 · LRV 74
0447 · #DADDD8 · ΔE 1.47 · LRV 72
0028 · #E1E0D7 · ΔE 1.91 · LRV 74
0474 · #D7DED5 · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 71

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.37
All white at Hirshfield's →
0460 · #DBE0D6 · ΔE 1.37 · LRV 73
0028 · #E1E0D6 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 74
0474 · #D6DED5 · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 71
0022 · #DFDFDB · ΔE 2.65 · LRV 73

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.8
All white at Rodda →
CA027 · #E2E2DB · ΔE 1.8 · LRV 76
CA181 · #D7DCDA · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 71
CA029 · #DEDAD3 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 70
R031 · #E4DFD7 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 75

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.9
All white at C2 Paint →
C2-835 · #E1DED3 · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 73
BD2 · #E4E1D2 · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 75
C2-916 · #E6E1D3 · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 75

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.35
All white at Clare →
PNT100-LT-69 · #D7DCD3 · ΔE 1.35 · LRV 70
PNT100-LT-19 · #E1DDCF · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 72
PNT100-LT-34 · #D5E2DD · ΔE 4.23 · LRV 74
PNT100-LT-68 · #DFDDCB · ΔE 4.38 · LRV 72

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.92
All white at Portola Paints →
GEM · #E4E1D7 · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 75
ELLIE · #EAE8E6 · ΔE 4.9 · LRV 81

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.02
All white at Backdrop →
BD-JA · #EFEDE3 · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 86

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.37
All white at Kompozit →
0460 · #DBE0D6 · ΔE 1.37 · LRV 73
0028 · #E1E0D6 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 74
0474 · #D6DED5 · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 71
0022 · #DFDFDB · ΔE 2.65 · LRV 74

Similar Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the Sherwin-Williams deck

The nearest shades to Opaline within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

SW 6196 · LRV 72
SW 7666 · LRV 72
SW 6210 · LRV 72
SW 7056 · LRV 74
SW 9627 · LRV 71
SW 7063 · LRV 74

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #DCDFD7 in HSL space. Pair Opaline with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#DCDFD7 + #DAD7DF
TRIADIC
#DCDFD7 · #D7DCDF · #DFD7DC
ANALOGOUS
#DFDED7 · #DCDFD7 · #D8DFD7

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.35:1fail
Sample text on black
15.58:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Sherwin-Williams Opaline Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Opaline 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 6189 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Opaline

The closest Behr equivalent of Opaline is Looking Glass (MQ3-45). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 73). If Behr is your counter, order Looking Glass and you'll get the same color. See the full Looking Glass swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Opaline

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Ice Fog (CSP-575), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It runs slightly darker (LRV 71 vs 73) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Opaline without repainting risk. See the full Ice Fog swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Opaline

The closest Valspar equivalent of Opaline is Luna (5005-3A). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 72 vs 73). If Valspar is your counter, order Luna and you'll get the same color. See the full Luna swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Opaline

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Salty Breeze (PPG1033-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 73) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Opaline without repainting risk. See the full Salty Breeze swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Opaline

The closest Glidden equivalent of Opaline is Misty China Rain Green (30GY 73/053). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 73). If Glidden is your counter, order Misty China Rain Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Misty China Rain Green swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Opaline

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Opaline is Misted Green (330-1DB) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 73) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Misted Green swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Opaline

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Opaline is Nebulous White (HGSW 4057) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 73) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nebulous White swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Opaline

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Winter's Edge (DESS40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 73) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Opaline without repainting risk. See the full Winter's Edge swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Opaline

Magnolia Home's nearest match is Chime Gray (JG-119), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 73) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Opaline without repainting risk. See the full Chime Gray swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Opaline

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Opaline. The nearest is School House White (NO. 291) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 73). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full School House White swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Opaline

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Opaline is Just a Little (0460). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 73). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Just a Little and you'll get the same color. See the full Just a Little swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Opaline

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Just a Little (0460), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 73) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Opaline without repainting risk. See the full Just a Little swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Opaline

Rodda has no exact twin of Opaline. The nearest is Urban Calm (R031) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 75 vs 73). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Urban Calm swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Opaline

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Opaline is Twist (C2-835) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 73) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twist swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Opaline

Clare's nearest match is Rain Check (PNT100-LT-69), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It runs slightly darker (LRV 70 vs 73) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Opaline without repainting risk. See the full Rain Check swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Opaline

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Opaline is Gem (GEM) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 75 vs 73) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gem swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Opaline

Kompozit's nearest match is Just a Little (0460), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 73) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Opaline without repainting risk. See the full Just a Little swatch →

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