Sherwin-Williams Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) records 62.09% LRV and 83.3 L*_HK lightness (#D3CEC4, RGB 211/206/196). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=82.9, a*=-0.02, b*=5.58, C*=5.58, h°=90.2°) place SW 9165 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) are Behr Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20, ΔE=0.66) and Benjamin Moore Collingwood (859, ΔE=0).
Sherwin-Williams Gossamer Veil (SW 9165, #D3CEC4) 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) | Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) | #D3CEC4 | 62.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20) | #D1CCC3 | 61% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.66 (98.6%) |
| Behr #2 | Tranquil Gray (DC-007) | #D0CBC0 | 60% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.88 (98.2%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Collingwood (859) | #D3CEC4 | 62.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.00 (99.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Collingwood (OC-28) | #D3CEC4 | 62.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.00 (99.8%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.66 match for SW 9165: Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) with matched C*=5.09 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.88 match for SW 9165: Tranquil Gray (DC-007) delivers -2.1 LRV points deeper than Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) with +0.51 higher C*=6.09 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.88 match for SW 9165: Bowstring (T16-19) delivers +1.9 LRV points lighter than Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) with -0.51 softer C*=5.07 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0 match for SW 9165: Collingwood (859) delivers identical 62.09% reflectance to SW 9165 with matched C*=5.58 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0 match for SW 9165: Collingwood (OC-28) delivers identical 62.09% reflectance to SW 9165 with matched C*=5.58 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.69 match for SW 9165: Picket Fence (CSP-370) delivers +1.4 LRV points lighter than Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) with -0.51 softer C*=5.07 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Gossamer Veil (#D3CEC4, LRV 62.09%).
Gossamer Veil (SW 9165, b*=5.58) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 9165 (#D3CEC4)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 9165 (2700K shifts to #F0C7A6)
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Code SW 9165 (Gossamer Veil) reflects 62.09% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) registers J'=85.2, a'=-0.24, and b'=4.05 with HSL (40°, 15%, 80%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 83.3 L*_HK. Because SW 9165 carries a*=-0.02 red-green and b*=5.58 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=5.58, Gossamer Veil projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 9165 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) holds its native #DACDBC swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 9165 adapts to #E1CBB3; at 3500K halogen, Gossamer Veil transitions to #E6CAAE; at 3000K residential LED, SW 9165 warms to #EBC8A9; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) settles at #F0C7A6.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Gossamer Veil (SW 9165, #D3CEC4), Behr Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20, #D1CCC3, LRV 61%) scores ΔE2000=0.66 and CAM16=0.73, followed by Tranquil Gray (DC-007, ΔE=0.88). In Benjamin Moore, Collingwood (859, #D3CEC4, LRV 62.09%) achieves ΔE2000=0 ahead of Collingwood (OC-28, ΔE=0). Coordinate SW 9165 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Alabaster (SW 7008) trim, Shell White (SW 8917) hallways, and Roman Column (SW 7562) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Gossamer Veil.
Sherwin-Williams Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 62.09% (#D3CEC4) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 83.3 L*_HK.
At 62.09% reflectance, Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=82.9) to hold its #D3CEC4 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=82.9, a*=-0.02, b*=5.58) classifies Sherwin-Williams Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=5.58 chroma and h°=90.2° hue.
Pair Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) with North & East Windows for SW 9165 (62.09% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 9165 (#D3CEC4). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 9165 shifts from #D3CEC4 toward #F0C7A6.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Gossamer Veil (SW 9165, #D3CEC4) are Behr Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20, #D1CCC3) at ΔE2000=0.66 and Benjamin Moore Collingwood (859, #D3CEC4) at ΔE2000=0.
Both HDC-NT-20 and 859 matches are verified against Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Gossamer Veil (SW 9165, LRV 62.09%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008, #EDEAE0, LRV 82.35%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
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