Sherwin-Williams Evening Shadow (SW 7662) records 59.98% LRV and 82 L*_HK lightness (#C9CCCD, RGB 201/204/205). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=81.84, a*=-0.84, b*=-0.86, C*=1.2, h°=225.7°) place SW 7662 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Evening Shadow (SW 7662) are Behr Hush (PPU26-16, ΔE=0.73) and Benjamin Moore Sidewalk Gray (2133-60, ΔE=0.75).
Sherwin-Williams Evening Shadow (SW 7662, #C9CCCD) 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) | Evening Shadow (SW 7662) | #C9CCCD | 59.98% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Hush (PPU26-16) | #CBCECE | 61% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 0.73 (98.5%) |
| Behr #2 | Manhattan Mist (760E-2) | #CCCFCF | 62% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 0.91 (98.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Sidewalk Gray (2133-60) | #CBCED0 | 61.36% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.75 (98.4%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Pelican Gray (1612) | #C6CBCC | 59.04% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.02 (97.9%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.73 match for SW 7662: Hush (PPU26-16) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Evening Shadow (SW 7662) with matched C*=1.08 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.91 match for SW 7662: Manhattan Mist (760E-2) delivers +2 LRV points lighter than Evening Shadow (SW 7662) with matched C*=1.08 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.2 equivalent for SW 7662: Loft Space (N500-2) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Evening Shadow (SW 7662) with matched C*=1.22 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.75 match for SW 7662: Sidewalk Gray (2133-60) delivers +1.4 LRV points lighter than Evening Shadow (SW 7662) with matched C*=1.5 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.02 equivalent for SW 7662: Pelican Gray (1612) delivers identical 59.04% reflectance to SW 7662 with +0.67 higher C*=1.87 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.25 equivalent for SW 7662: Pebble Beach (1597) delivers identical 60.32% reflectance to SW 7662 with +0.61 higher C*=1.81 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Evening Shadow (#C9CCCD, LRV 59.98%).
Evening Shadow (SW 7662, h°=225.7°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Sherwin-Williams walls.
Warm American Cherry & Cognac Hickory next to SW 7662 (#C9CCCD)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for SW 7662 (4000K renders #D7C9BC)
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Code SW 7662 (Evening Shadow) reflects 59.98% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Evening Shadow (SW 7662) registers J'=84.1, a'=-2.51, and b'=-1.76 with HSL (195°, 4%, 80%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 82 L*_HK. Because SW 7662 carries a*=-0.84 red-green and b*=-0.86 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=1.2, Evening Shadow projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7662 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Evening Shadow (SW 7662) holds its native #D0CBC5 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7662 adapts to #D7C9BC; at 3500K halogen, Evening Shadow transitions to #DCC8B6; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7662 warms to #E2C7B1; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Evening Shadow (SW 7662) settles at #E6C5AE.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Evening Shadow (SW 7662, #C9CCCD), Behr Hush (PPU26-16, #CBCECE, LRV 61%) scores ΔE2000=0.73 and CAM16=0.93, followed by Manhattan Mist (760E-2, ΔE=0.91). In Benjamin Moore, Sidewalk Gray (2133-60, #CBCED0, LRV 61.36%) achieves ΔE2000=0.75 ahead of Pelican Gray (1612, ΔE=1.02). Coordinate SW 7662 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Arcade White (SW 7100) trim, Snowdrop (SW 6511) hallways, and Extra White (SW 7006) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Evening Shadow.
Sherwin-Williams Evening Shadow (SW 7662) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 59.98% (#C9CCCD) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 82 L*_HK.
At 59.98% reflectance, Evening Shadow (SW 7662) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=81.84) to hold its #C9CCCD color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=81.84, a*=-0.84, b*=-0.86) classifies Sherwin-Williams Evening Shadow (SW 7662) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=1.2 chroma and h°=225.7° hue.
Pair Evening Shadow (SW 7662) with South & West Sun Exposure for SW 7662 (59.98% LRV) and Warm American Cherry & Cognac Hickory next to SW 7662 (#C9CCCD). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7662 shifts from #C9CCCD toward #E6C5AE.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Evening Shadow (SW 7662, #C9CCCD) are Behr Hush (PPU26-16, #CBCECE) at ΔE2000=0.73 and Benjamin Moore Sidewalk Gray (2133-60, #CBCED0) at ΔE2000=0.75.
Both PPU26-16 and 2133-60 matches are verified against Evening Shadow (SW 7662) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Evening Shadow (SW 7662, LRV 59.98%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100, #F3EEE7, LRV 86.08%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Arcade White (SW 7100) with Evening Shadow (SW 7662) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.