ColorplanDaphne
SW 9151 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 32 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Daphne (SW 9151) is a deep blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 32. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Coastline (AF-570), Farrow & Ball Kittiwake (No.307) and Behr Cool December (BXC-88). For trim, try Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007).
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This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 32.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #899CAA |
| RGB | 137, 156, 170 |
| HSL | 205°, 16%, 60% |
About Daphne
Daphne (SW 9151) is a deep, muted blue from Sherwin-Williams. With an LRV of 32, Daphne absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Daphne read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Bracing Blue (SW 6242), it's lighter.
How Daphne changes with the light
Daphne has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Daphne has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Daphne will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Daphne close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Daphne looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Daphne in real homes
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Daphne equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
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Daphne questions
What undertone does Daphne have?
Daphne has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Daphne read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Daphne a light or dark color?
Daphne has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 32.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 32, Daphne absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Daphne in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Coastline AF-570 (close, ΔE 2.6); Farrow & Ball: Kittiwake No.307 (close, ΔE 4.8); Behr: Cool December BXC-88 (close, ΔE 4.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Daphne?
Try Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) on trim and Extra White (SW 7006) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Daphne's undertone.
Where does Daphne work best?
Daphne works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 32, Daphne absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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