Gauzy White
V152 · #F7F5EB · LRV 91 — near-white with a hint of color, very light — near-white, broadens small spaces.
- 1Classic Gray74
- 2Alabaster82
- 3Gauzy White91
- 4Ultra Pure White97
What Color Is Gauzy White, Really?
Gauzy White reads as a near-white with a hint of color — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover how Valspar V152 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Gauzy White
Gauzy White 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 Gauzy White
Gauzy White is very light — LRV 91, 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.
Most complaints about Gauzy White 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 Valspar V152 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 | White SnowSW 9541 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.8 | 90 | Color page → |
| Behr | Icy TundraECC-38-2 · Behr | 0.5 | 91 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Mountain Peak White2148-70 · Benjamin Moore | 0.0 | 91 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Delicate WhitePPG1001-1 · PPG / Glidden | 3.0 | 88 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Crisp Linen White61YY 89/040 · Glidden | 2.1 | 89 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Ultra White002W · Dutch Boy | 1.8 | 91 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Gauzy White within Valspar'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 #F7F5EB in HSL space. Pair Gauzy White with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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