Sherwin-Williams Misty (SW 6232) records 63.69% LRV and 84 L*_HK lightness (#CDD2D2, RGB 205/210/210). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=83.82, a*=-1.7, b*=-0.59, C*=1.8, h°=199.1°) place SW 6232 in the Organic Sage Green-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Misty (SW 6232) are Behr Twilight Gray (750E-2, ΔE=0.94) and Benjamin Moore Whitestone (2134-60, ΔE=0.96).
Sherwin-Williams Misty (SW 6232, #CDD2D2) 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) | Misty (SW 6232) | #CDD2D2 | 63.69% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Twilight Gray (750E-2) | #D1D6D6 | 66% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 0.94 (98%) |
| Behr #2 | Manhattan Mist (760E-2) | #CCCFCF | 62% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 1.14 (97.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Whitestone (2134-60) | #C9CECE | 60.98% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 0.96 (98%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Pebble Beach (1597) | #C8CDCD | 60.32% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.20 (97.5%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.94 match for SW 6232: Twilight Gray (750E-2) delivers +2.3 LRV points lighter than Misty (SW 6232) with matched C*=1.79 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.14 equivalent for SW 6232: Manhattan Mist (760E-2) delivers -1.7 LRV points deeper than Misty (SW 6232) with -0.72 softer C*=1.08 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.23 equivalent for SW 6232: Silver Shadow (N510-1) delivers identical 64% reflectance to SW 6232 with -0.6 softer C*=1.2 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.96 match for SW 6232: Whitestone (2134-60) delivers -2.7 LRV points deeper than Misty (SW 6232) with matched C*=1.81 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.2 equivalent for SW 6232: Pebble Beach (1597) delivers -3.4 LRV points deeper than Misty (SW 6232) with matched C*=1.81 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.64 equivalent for SW 6232: Silvery Moon (1604) delivers +1.3 LRV points lighter than Misty (SW 6232) with +0.62 higher C*=2.42 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Misty (#CDD2D2, LRV 63.69%).
Misty (SW 6232, h°=199.1°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Sherwin-Williams walls.
Warm American Cherry & Cognac Hickory next to SW 6232 (#CDD2D2)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for SW 6232 (4000K renders #DBCFC1)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Misty (SW 6232) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code SW 6232 (Misty) reflects 63.69% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Misty (SW 6232) registers J'=85.9, a'=-3.58, and b'=-1.36 with HSL (180°, 5%, 81%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 84 L*_HK. Because SW 6232 carries a*=-1.7 red-green and b*=-0.59 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=1.8, Misty projects a cool organic sage green-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6232 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Misty (SW 6232) holds its native #D4D1C9 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6232 adapts to #DBCFC1; at 3500K halogen, Misty transitions to #E0CEBB; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6232 warms to #E7CCB6; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Misty (SW 6232) settles at #EBCBB2.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Misty (SW 6232, #CDD2D2), Behr Twilight Gray (750E-2, #D1D6D6, LRV 66%) scores ΔE2000=0.94 and CAM16=1.29, followed by Manhattan Mist (760E-2, ΔE=1.14). In Benjamin Moore, Whitestone (2134-60, #C9CECE, LRV 60.98%) achieves ΔE2000=0.96 ahead of Pebble Beach (1597, ΔE=1.2). Coordinate SW 6232 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Ibis White (SW 7000) trim, Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) hallways, and Network Gray (SW 7073) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Misty.
Sherwin-Williams Misty (SW 6232) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 63.69% (#CDD2D2) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 84 L*_HK.
At 63.69% reflectance, Misty (SW 6232) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=83.82) to hold its #CDD2D2 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=83.82, a*=-1.7, b*=-0.59) classifies Sherwin-Williams Misty (SW 6232) as a Cool Organic Sage Green-Grey with C*=1.8 chroma and h°=199.1° hue.
Pair Misty (SW 6232) with South & West Sun Exposure for SW 6232 (63.69% LRV) and Warm American Cherry & Cognac Hickory next to SW 6232 (#CDD2D2). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6232 shifts from #CDD2D2 toward #EBCBB2.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Misty (SW 6232, #CDD2D2) are Behr Twilight Gray (750E-2, #D1D6D6) at ΔE2000=0.94 and Benjamin Moore Whitestone (2134-60, #C9CECE) at ΔE2000=0.96.
Both 750E-2 and 2134-60 matches are verified against Misty (SW 6232) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Misty (SW 6232, LRV 63.69%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000, #F2ECE6, LRV 84.68%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ibis White (SW 7000) with Misty (SW 6232) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.