How popular is Opalescent?
Searches per month · USAbout 90 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams Opalescent” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Opalescent
Opalescent is a pure, light white with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 75 and reflects a moderate amount of light, making it suitable for smaller spaces or rooms with limited natural light.
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The nearest Sherwin-Williams colors with the same hue and saturation as Opalescent, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Opalescent
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 9686
- Hex
- #DFE0E3
- RGB
- 223, 224, 227
- HSL
- 225, 7%, 88%
- CMYK
- 2, 1, 0, 11Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 89.2, 0.2, -1.6
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-opalescent
- LRV
- 75 (Light)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- white
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeg-shelsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.