Sherwin-Williams Destiny (SW 6274) records 59.26% LRV and 81.6 L*_HK lightness (#CFC9C8, RGB 207/201/200). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=81.41, a*=1.9, b*=1.24, C*=2.27, h°=33.1°) place SW 6274 in the Warm Gold-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Destiny (SW 6274) are Behr Rock Crystal (MQ3-28, ΔE=1.47) and Benjamin Moore Angelica (AF-665, ΔE=1.6).
Sherwin-Williams Destiny (SW 6274, #CFC9C8) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Destiny (SW 6274) | #CFC9C8 | 59.26% | Warm Gold-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Rock Crystal (MQ3-28) | #CECBCB | 60% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 1.47 (96.9%) |
| Behr #2 | Opera (N570-1) | #D3CFD0 | 63% | Warm Pink-Beige | ΔE 1.88 (96.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Angelica (AF-665) | #D4CECB | 62.52% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 1.60 (96.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Violet Pearl (1451) | #D3CFD0 | 63.05% | Warm Pink-Beige | ΔE 1.88 (96.1%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.47 equivalent for SW 6274: Rock Crystal (MQ3-28) delivers identical 60% reflectance to SW 6274 with -1.18 softer C*=1.09 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.88 equivalent for SW 6274: Opera (N570-1) delivers +3.7 LRV points lighter than Destiny (SW 6274) with -0.72 softer C*=1.55 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.3 alternative to SW 6274: Soft Lilac (N140-1A) delivers +4.7 LRV points lighter than Destiny (SW 6274) with +0.76 higher C*=3.03 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.6 equivalent for SW 6274: Angelica (AF-665) delivers +3.3 LRV points lighter than Destiny (SW 6274) with matched C*=2.7 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.88 equivalent for SW 6274: Violet Pearl (1451) delivers +3.8 LRV points lighter than Destiny (SW 6274) with -0.72 softer C*=1.55 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.18 alternative to SW 6274: Portland Gray (2109-60) delivers +2 LRV points lighter than Destiny (SW 6274) with +1.42 higher C*=3.69 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Destiny (#CFC9C8, LRV 59.26%).
Destiny (SW 6274, b*=1.24) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under SW 6274
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6274 (2700K shifts to #EBC2A9)
Need Destiny (SW 6274, LRV 59.26%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #CFC9C8:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Destiny (SW 6274) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code SW 6274 (Destiny) reflects 59.26% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Destiny (SW 6274) registers J'=83.8, a'=1.51, and b'=0.78 with HSL (9°, 7%, 80%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 81.6 L*_HK. Because SW 6274 carries a*=1.9 red-green and b*=1.24 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=2.27, Destiny projects a warm warm gold-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6274 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Destiny (SW 6274) holds its native #D6C8C0 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6274 adapts to #DCC6B7; at 3500K halogen, Destiny transitions to #E1C5B2; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6274 warms to #E7C4AD; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Destiny (SW 6274) settles at #EBC2A9.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Destiny (SW 6274, #CFC9C8), Behr Rock Crystal (MQ3-28, #CECBCB, LRV 60%) scores ΔE2000=1.47 and CAM16=1.32, followed by Opera (N570-1, ΔE=1.88). In Benjamin Moore, Angelica (AF-665, #D4CECB, LRV 62.52%) achieves ΔE2000=1.6 ahead of Violet Pearl (1451, ΔE=1.88). Coordinate SW 6274 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Snowbound (SW 7004) trim, Futon (SW 7101) hallways, and Arcade White (SW 7100) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Destiny.
Sherwin-Williams Destiny (SW 6274) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 59.26% (#CFC9C8) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 81.6 L*_HK.
At 59.26% reflectance, Destiny (SW 6274) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=81.41) to hold its #CFC9C8 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=81.41, a*=1.9, b*=1.24) classifies Sherwin-Williams Destiny (SW 6274) as a Warm Warm Gold-Beige with C*=2.27 chroma and h°=33.1° hue.
Pair Destiny (SW 6274) with North & East Windows for SW 6274 (59.26% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under SW 6274. Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6274 shifts from #CFC9C8 toward #EBC2A9.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Destiny (SW 6274, #CFC9C8) are Behr Rock Crystal (MQ3-28, #CECBCB) at ΔE2000=1.47 and Benjamin Moore Angelica (AF-665, #D4CECB) at ΔE2000=1.6.
Both MQ3-28 and AF-665 matches are verified against Destiny (SW 6274) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Destiny (SW 6274, LRV 59.26%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004, #EDEAE5, LRV 82.58%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Snowbound (SW 7004) with Destiny (SW 6274) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.