ColorplanGossamer Veil
SW 9165 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 62 · light
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) is a light warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 62. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Collingwood (OC-28), Farrow & Ball Cornforth White (No.228) and Behr Toasty Gray (N320-2). For trim, try Snowbound (SW 7004).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 62.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D3CEC4 |
| RGB | 211, 206, 196 |
| HSL | 40°, 15%, 80% |
About Gossamer Veil
Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) is a light warm gray (greige) from Sherwin-Williams with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 62, Gossamer Veil has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gossamer Veil's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Agreeable Gray (SW 7029); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Gossamer Veil changes with the light
Gossamer Veil has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Gossamer Veil will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Gossamer Veil 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 Gossamer Veil close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Gossamer Veil will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Gossamer Veil in real homes
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Gossamer Veil 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.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.0
Also close: Picket Fence (ΔE 0.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.5
Also close: Skimming Stone (ΔE 1.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
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Gossamer Veil questions
What undertone does Gossamer Veil have?
Gossamer Veil has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gossamer Veil's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Gossamer Veil a light or dark color?
Gossamer Veil has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 62.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 62, Gossamer Veil has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Gossamer Veil in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Collingwood OC-28 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.0); Farrow & Ball: Cornforth White No.228 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Behr: Toasty Gray N320-2 (very close, ΔE 1.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Gossamer Veil?
Try Snowbound (SW 7004) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Gossamer Veil's undertone.
Where does Gossamer Veil work best?
Gossamer Veil works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 62, Gossamer Veil has visible color without darkening a room much.
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