Sherwin-Williams Crushed Ice (SW 7647) records 65.32% LRV and 84.9 L*_HK lightness (#D6D3CC, RGB 214/211/204). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=84.61, a*=-0.21, b*=3.82, C*=3.83, h°=93.1°) place SW 7647 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Crushed Ice (SW 7647) are Behr Polar Fox (HDC-NT-17G, ΔE=0.92) and Benjamin Moore Barren Plain (2111-60, ΔE=0.71).
Sherwin-Williams Crushed Ice (SW 7647, #D6D3CC) 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) | Crushed Ice (SW 7647) | #D6D3CC | 65.32% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Polar Fox (HDC-NT-17G) | #D2D0C9 | 63% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.92 (98.1%) |
| Behr #2 | Dove (HDC-MD-21) | #D9D4CB | 66% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.18 (97.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Barren Plain (2111-60) | #D3D0C9 | 63.25% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.71 (98.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Abalone (2108-60) | #D3CFC7 | 62.69% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.10 (97.7%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.92 match for SW 7647: Polar Fox (HDC-NT-17G) delivers -2.3 LRV points deeper than Crushed Ice (SW 7647) with matched C*=3.75 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.18 equivalent for SW 7647: Dove (HDC-MD-21) delivers identical 66% reflectance to SW 7647 with +1.22 higher C*=5.05 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.23 equivalent for SW 7647: Bowstring (T16-19) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than Crushed Ice (SW 7647) with +1.24 higher C*=5.07 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.71 match for SW 7647: Barren Plain (2111-60) delivers -2.1 LRV points deeper than Crushed Ice (SW 7647) with matched C*=3.84 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.1 equivalent for SW 7647: Abalone (2108-60) delivers -2.6 LRV points deeper than Crushed Ice (SW 7647) with +0.63 higher C*=4.46 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.28 equivalent for SW 7647: Lilac Hush (CSP-490) delivers identical 64.86% reflectance to SW 7647 with -0.83 softer C*=3 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Crushed Ice (#D6D3CC, LRV 65.32%).
Crushed Ice (SW 7647, b*=3.82) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Crushed Ice (65.32% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7647 (2700K shifts to #F4CCAD)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Crushed Ice (SW 7647) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code SW 7647 (Crushed Ice) reflects 65.32% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Crushed Ice (SW 7647) registers J'=86.7, a'=-0.59, and b'=2.85 with HSL (42°, 11%, 82%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 84.9 L*_HK. Because SW 7647 carries a*=-0.21 red-green and b*=3.82 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=3.83, Crushed Ice projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7647 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Crushed Ice (SW 7647) holds its native #DDD2C4 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7647 adapts to #E4D0BB; at 3500K halogen, Crushed Ice transitions to #E9CFB5; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7647 warms to #EFCDB0; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Crushed Ice (SW 7647) settles at #F4CCAD.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Crushed Ice (SW 7647, #D6D3CC), Behr Polar Fox (HDC-NT-17G, #D2D0C9, LRV 63%) scores ΔE2000=0.92 and CAM16=1.13, followed by Dove (HDC-MD-21, ΔE=1.18). In Benjamin Moore, Barren Plain (2111-60, #D3D0C9, LRV 63.25%) achieves ΔE2000=0.71 ahead of Abalone (2108-60, ΔE=1.1). Coordinate SW 7647 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Alabaster (SW 7008) trim, White Flour (SW 7102) hallways, and Ellie Gray (SW 7650) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Crushed Ice.
Sherwin-Williams Crushed Ice (SW 7647) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 65.32% (#D6D3CC) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 84.9 L*_HK.
At 65.32% reflectance, Crushed Ice (SW 7647) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=84.61) to hold its #D6D3CC color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=84.61, a*=-0.21, b*=3.82) classifies Sherwin-Williams Crushed Ice (SW 7647) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=3.83 chroma and h°=93.1° hue.
Pair Crushed Ice (SW 7647) with North & East Windows for SW 7647 (65.32% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Crushed Ice (65.32% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7647 shifts from #D6D3CC toward #F4CCAD.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Crushed Ice (SW 7647, #D6D3CC) are Behr Polar Fox (HDC-NT-17G, #D2D0C9) at ΔE2000=0.92 and Benjamin Moore Barren Plain (2111-60, #D3D0C9) at ΔE2000=0.71.
Both HDC-NT-17G and 2111-60 matches are verified against Crushed Ice (SW 7647) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Crushed Ice (SW 7647, LRV 65.32%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008, #EDEAE0, LRV 82.35%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
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