Sherwin-Williams · SW 9165
Gossamer Veil: Sherwin-Williams SW 9165 Color, LRV and Undertone
Gossamer Veil (Sherwin-Williams SW 9165) is #D3CEC4 with a light reflectance value (LRV) of 62. It has a soft yellow undertone that is part of its character, so check it against your flooring and fabrics.
- HEX
- #D3CEC4
- RGB
- 211, 206, 196
- LRV
- 62 of 100
- Undertone
- Yellow
- Temperature
- Warm
- Color family
- Grey
South light · wall #DDD3C3 · LRV 65.9 Simulated on a drawn scene, not a photo.
How Gossamer Veil looks in different light
The same wall changes through the day. Each room below is Gossamer Veil in one kind of light; the LRV shows how much light the wall reflects.
Colors that go with Gossamer Veil
Picked from the same brand by color relationship. Each room keeps Gossamer Veil on the walls and shows the partner color in use.
Gossamer Veil on a house
Three exterior schemes with Gossamer Veil on the walls. Colors for trim, doors and roof are typical choices, not brand paints.
Closest colors in other brands
Nearest matches by CIEDE2000 color difference. Always compare physical samples: no two brands make an identical color.
- Behr UL170-15 Mineral Very close
- Farrow & Ball No. 228 Cornforth White Very close
- Valspar 6005-1B Villa Grey Very close
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FAQ
What is the HEX code of Gossamer Veil?
Gossamer Veil (Sherwin-Williams SW 9165) is shown here as #D3CEC4 (RGB 211, 206, 196). Screens and printed samples differ, so always test a sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Gossamer Veil?
About 62 on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white), calculated from the HEX value. A figure published by the paint maker can differ by a point or two.
Is Gossamer Veil a warm or a cool color?
It is warm. It has a soft yellow undertone that is part of its character, so check it against your flooring and fabrics.
What are the closest colors to Gossamer Veil from other brands?
The nearest matches in our data are Behr UL170-15 Mineral; Farrow & Ball No. 228 Cornforth White; Valspar 6005-1B Villa Grey. Matches are approximate: compare physical samples before you buy.
Color values come from the open colornerd dataset by James Pederson (MIT license). LRV, undertone and light simulations are calculated from the HEX value. Brand and color names belong to their owners; Light & Pigment is not affiliated with any paint brand.