Sherwin-Williams Big Chill (SW 7648) records 61.82% LRV and 83 L*_HK lightness (#D0CEC9, RGB 208/206/201). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=82.79, a*=-0.21, b*=2.72, C*=2.73, h°=94.4°) place SW 7648 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Big Chill (SW 7648) are Behr Gazebo Gray (PPF-18, ΔE=0.67) and Benjamin Moore Barren Plain (2111-60, ΔE=1.09).
Sherwin-Williams Big Chill (SW 7648, #D0CEC9) 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) | Big Chill (SW 7648) | #D0CEC9 | 61.82% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Gazebo Gray (PPF-18) | #D1D0CB | 63% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.67 (98.6%) |
| Behr #2 | Polar Fox (HDC-NT-17G) | #D2D0C9 | 63% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.08 (97.7%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Barren Plain (2111-60) | #D3D0C9 | 63.25% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.09 (97.7%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Lilac Hush (CSP-490) | #D6D2CD | 64.86% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.49 (96.9%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.67 match for SW 7648: Gazebo Gray (PPF-18) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Big Chill (SW 7648) with matched C*=2.66 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.08 equivalent for SW 7648: Polar Fox (HDC-NT-17G) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Big Chill (SW 7648) with +1.02 higher C*=3.75 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.09 equivalent for SW 7648: Chic Gray (PPU26-10) delivers -1.8 LRV points deeper than Big Chill (SW 7648) with +1.13 higher C*=3.86 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.09 equivalent for SW 7648: Barren Plain (2111-60) delivers +1.4 LRV points lighter than Big Chill (SW 7648) with +1.11 higher C*=3.84 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.49 equivalent for SW 7648: Lilac Hush (CSP-490) delivers +3 LRV points lighter than Big Chill (SW 7648) with matched C*=3 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.5 equivalent for SW 7648: Nimbus (1465) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than Big Chill (SW 7648) with +1.64 higher C*=4.37 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Big Chill (#D0CEC9, LRV 61.82%).
Big Chill (SW 7648, b*=2.72) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7648 (#D0CEC9)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7648 (2700K shifts to #EDC7AA)
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Code SW 7648 (Big Chill) reflects 61.82% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Big Chill (SW 7648) registers J'=85.0, a'=-0.71, and b'=2.06 with HSL (43°, 7%, 80%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 83 L*_HK. Because SW 7648 carries a*=-0.21 red-green and b*=2.72 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=2.73, Big Chill projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7648 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Big Chill (SW 7648) holds its native #D7CDC1 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7648 adapts to #DECBB8; at 3500K halogen, Big Chill transitions to #E3CAB3; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7648 warms to #E9C8AE; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Big Chill (SW 7648) settles at #EDC7AA.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Big Chill (SW 7648, #D0CEC9), Behr Gazebo Gray (PPF-18, #D1D0CB, LRV 63%) scores ΔE2000=0.67 and CAM16=0.72, followed by Polar Fox (HDC-NT-17G, ΔE=1.08). In Benjamin Moore, Barren Plain (2111-60, #D3D0C9, LRV 63.25%) achieves ΔE2000=1.09 ahead of Lilac Hush (CSP-490, ΔE=1.49). Coordinate SW 7648 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Ibis White (SW 7000) trim, Pure White (SW 7005) hallways, and Cotton White (SW 7104) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Big Chill.
Sherwin-Williams Big Chill (SW 7648) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 61.82% (#D0CEC9) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 83 L*_HK.
At 61.82% reflectance, Big Chill (SW 7648) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=82.79) to hold its #D0CEC9 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=82.79, a*=-0.21, b*=2.72) classifies Sherwin-Williams Big Chill (SW 7648) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=2.73 chroma and h°=94.4° hue.
Pair Big Chill (SW 7648) with North & East Windows for SW 7648 (61.82% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7648 (#D0CEC9). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7648 shifts from #D0CEC9 toward #EDC7AA.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Big Chill (SW 7648, #D0CEC9) are Behr Gazebo Gray (PPF-18, #D1D0CB) at ΔE2000=0.67 and Benjamin Moore Barren Plain (2111-60, #D3D0C9) at ΔE2000=1.09.
Both PPF-18 and 2111-60 matches are verified against Big Chill (SW 7648) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Big Chill (SW 7648, LRV 61.82%), 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 Big Chill (SW 7648) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.