Sherwin-Williams Opaline (SW 6189) records 72.94% LRV and 88.8 L*_HK lightness (#DCDFD7, RGB 220/223/215). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=88.4, a*=-2.44, b*=3.56, C*=4.32, h°=124.4°) place SW 6189 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Opaline (SW 6189) are Behr Salt Cellar (PPU25-11, ΔE=0.63) and Benjamin Moore Pearl Gray (863, ΔE=0.79).
Sherwin-Williams Opaline (SW 6189, #DCDFD7) 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) | Opaline (SW 6189) | #DCDFD7 | 72.94% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Salt Cellar (PPU25-11) | #DEE0D7 | 74% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.63 (98.7%) |
| Behr #2 | Looking Glass (MQ3-45) | #DFE1D9 | 75% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.69 (98.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Pearl Gray (863) | #DDE1D8 | 74.23% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.79 (98.3%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Ice Fog (CSP-575) | #DCDED8 | 72.45% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.13 (97.6%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.63 match for SW 6189: Salt Cellar (PPU25-11) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than Opaline (SW 6189) with matched C*=4.74 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.69 match for SW 6189: Looking Glass (MQ3-45) delivers +2.1 LRV points lighter than Opaline (SW 6189) with matched C*=4.22 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.14 equivalent for SW 6189: Silver Feather (BWC-29) delivers -1.9 LRV points deeper than Opaline (SW 6189) with matched C*=4.71 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.79 match for SW 6189: Pearl Gray (863) delivers +1.3 LRV points lighter than Opaline (SW 6189) with +0.59 higher C*=4.91 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.13 equivalent for SW 6189: Ice Fog (CSP-575) delivers identical 72.45% reflectance to SW 6189 with -1.1 softer C*=3.22 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.25 equivalent for SW 6189: Horizon (1478) delivers +1.8 LRV points lighter than Opaline (SW 6189) with -1.12 softer C*=3.2 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Opaline (#DCDFD7, LRV 72.94%).
Opaline (SW 6189, b*=3.56) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
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3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6189 (2700K shifts to #FCD8B6)
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Code SW 6189 (Opaline) reflects 72.94% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Opaline (SW 6189) registers J'=90.0, a'=-3.21, and b'=2.81 with HSL (82°, 11%, 86%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 88.8 L*_HK. Because SW 6189 carries a*=-2.44 red-green and b*=3.56 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=4.32, Opaline projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6189 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Opaline (SW 6189) holds its native #E4DECE swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6189 adapts to #EBDCC5; at 3500K halogen, Opaline transitions to #F0DBBF; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6189 warms to #F7D9BA; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Opaline (SW 6189) settles at #FCD8B6.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Opaline (SW 6189, #DCDFD7), Behr Salt Cellar (PPU25-11, #DEE0D7, LRV 74%) scores ΔE2000=0.63 and CAM16=0.67, followed by Looking Glass (MQ3-45, ΔE=0.69). In Benjamin Moore, Pearl Gray (863, #DDE1D8, LRV 74.23%) achieves ΔE2000=0.79 ahead of Ice Fog (CSP-575, ΔE=1.13). Coordinate SW 6189 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Pure White (SW 7005) trim, Austere Gray (SW 6184) hallways, and Magnetic Gray (SW 7058) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Opaline.
Sherwin-Williams Opaline (SW 6189) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 72.94% (#DCDFD7) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 88.8 L*_HK.
At 72.94% reflectance, Opaline (SW 6189) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Sherwin-Williams walls while maintaining HSL (82°, 11%, 86%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=88.4, a*=-2.44, b*=3.56) classifies Sherwin-Williams Opaline (SW 6189) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=4.32 chroma and h°=124.4° hue.
Pair Opaline (SW 6189) with North & East Windows for SW 6189 (72.94% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 6189 (#DCDFD7). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6189 shifts from #DCDFD7 toward #FCD8B6.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Opaline (SW 6189, #DCDFD7) are Behr Salt Cellar (PPU25-11, #DEE0D7) at ΔE2000=0.63 and Benjamin Moore Pearl Gray (863, #DDE1D8) at ΔE2000=0.79.
Both PPU25-11 and 863 matches are verified against Opaline (SW 6189) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Opaline (SW 6189, LRV 72.94%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Pure White (SW 7005, #EDECE6, LRV 83.77%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Pure White (SW 7005) with Opaline (SW 6189) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.