Sherwin-Williams Moonmist (SW 9144) records 67.26% LRV and 86.4 L*_HK lightness (#C9D9E0, RGB 201/217/224). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.72, a*=-3.99, b*=-5.27, C*=6.61, h°=232.9°) place SW 9144 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Moonmist (SW 9144) are Behr Sky Light View (MQ3-53, ΔE=1.48) and Benjamin Moore Breath Of Fresh Air (806, ΔE=1.53).
Sherwin-Williams Moonmist (SW 9144, #C9D9E0) 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) | Moonmist (SW 9144) | #C9D9E0 | 67.26% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Sky Light View (MQ3-53) | #CADADE | 68% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.48 (96.9%) |
| Behr #2 | Blue Me Away (M510-1) | #C9DCE7 | 70% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.85 (96.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Breath Of Fresh Air (806) | #C9DDE5 | 69.58% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.53 (96.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Polar Sky (1674) | #CBDDE2 | 69.73% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.64 (96.6%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.48 equivalent for SW 9144: Sky Light View (MQ3-53) delivers identical 68% reflectance to SW 9144 with -0.67 softer C*=5.94 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.85 equivalent for SW 9144: Blue Me Away (M510-1) delivers +2.7 LRV points lighter than Moonmist (SW 9144) with +2 higher C*=8.61 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.06 alternative to SW 9144: Cloudy Sky (S470-1) delivers -3.3 LRV points deeper than Moonmist (SW 9144) with matched C*=7.1 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.53 equivalent for SW 9144: Breath Of Fresh Air (806) delivers +2.3 LRV points lighter than Moonmist (SW 9144) with +1.38 higher C*=7.99 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.64 equivalent for SW 9144: Polar Sky (1674) delivers +2.5 LRV points lighter than Moonmist (SW 9144) with matched C*=6.74 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.64 equivalent for SW 9144: Polar Sky (CC-790) delivers +2.5 LRV points lighter than Moonmist (SW 9144) with matched C*=6.74 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Moonmist (#C9D9E0, LRV 67.26%).
Moonmist (SW 9144, h°=232.9°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Sherwin-Williams walls.
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Code SW 9144 (Moonmist) reflects 67.26% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Moonmist (SW 9144) registers J'=87.5, a'=-6.71, and b'=-6.31 with HSL (198°, 27%, 83%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 86.4 L*_HK. Because SW 9144 carries a*=-3.99 red-green and b*=-5.27 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.61, Moonmist projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 9144 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Moonmist (SW 9144) holds its native #D1D8D7 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 9144 adapts to #D8D6CE; at 3500K halogen, Moonmist transitions to #DED5C8; at 3000K residential LED, SW 9144 warms to #E4D3C2; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Moonmist (SW 9144) settles at #E9D2BF.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Moonmist (SW 9144, #C9D9E0), Behr Sky Light View (MQ3-53, #CADADE, LRV 68%) scores ΔE2000=1.48 and CAM16=1.67, followed by Blue Me Away (M510-1, ΔE=1.85). In Benjamin Moore, Breath Of Fresh Air (806, #C9DDE5, LRV 69.58%) achieves ΔE2000=1.53 ahead of Polar Sky (1674, ΔE=1.64). Coordinate SW 9144 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Snowbound (SW 7004) trim, Languid Blue (SW 6226) hallways, and Meditative (SW 6227) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Moonmist.
Sherwin-Williams Moonmist (SW 9144) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 67.26% (#C9D9E0) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 86.4 L*_HK.
At 67.26% reflectance, Moonmist (SW 9144) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.72) to hold its #C9D9E0 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.72, a*=-3.99, b*=-5.27) classifies Sherwin-Williams Moonmist (SW 9144) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=6.61 chroma and h°=232.9° hue.
Pair Moonmist (SW 9144) with South & West Sun Exposure for SW 9144 (67.26% LRV) and Warm American Cherry & Cognac Hickory next to SW 9144 (#C9D9E0). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 9144 shifts from #C9D9E0 toward #E9D2BF.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Moonmist (SW 9144, #C9D9E0) are Behr Sky Light View (MQ3-53, #CADADE) at ΔE2000=1.48 and Benjamin Moore Breath Of Fresh Air (806, #C9DDE5) at ΔE2000=1.53.
Both MQ3-53 and 806 matches are verified against Moonmist (SW 9144) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Moonmist (SW 9144, LRV 67.26%), 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 Moonmist (SW 9144) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.