Sherwin-Williams Olympus White (SW 6253) records 68% LRV and 86.2 L*_HK lightness (#D4D8D7, RGB 212/216/215). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=86.01, a*=-1.54, b*=0.02, C*=1.54, h°=179.3°) place SW 6253 in the Organic Sage Green-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Olympus White (SW 6253) are Behr Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25, ΔE=0.55) and Benjamin Moore Bunny Gray (2124-50, ΔE=1.26).
Sherwin-Williams Olympus White (SW 6253, #D4D8D7) 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) | Olympus White (SW 6253) | #D4D8D7 | 68% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) | #D6D9D8 | 69% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 0.55 (98.8%) |
| Behr #2 | Solemn Silence (PPU26-12) | #D3D8D8 | 68% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 0.62 (98.7%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Bunny Gray (2124-50) | #D6DBDC | 70.08% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.26 (97.4%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Graytint (1611) | #D8D9D8 | 69.18% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 1.52 (96.8%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.55 match for SW 6253: Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Olympus White (SW 6253) with matched C*=1.21 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.62 match for SW 6253: Solemn Silence (PPU26-12) delivers identical 68% reflectance to SW 6253 with matched C*=1.79 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.79 match for SW 6253: Twilight Gray (750E-2) delivers -2 LRV points deeper than Olympus White (SW 6253) with matched C*=1.79 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.26 equivalent for SW 6253: Bunny Gray (2124-50) delivers +2.1 LRV points lighter than Olympus White (SW 6253) with matched C*=1.85 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.52 equivalent for SW 6253: Graytint (1611) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Olympus White (SW 6253) with -0.9 softer C*=0.64 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.61 equivalent for SW 6253: Silvery Moon (1604) delivers -3 LRV points deeper than Olympus White (SW 6253) with +0.88 higher C*=2.42 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Olympus White (#D4D8D7, LRV 68%).
Olympus White (SW 6253, h°=179.3°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Sherwin-Williams walls.
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Code SW 6253 (Olympus White) reflects 68% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Olympus White (SW 6253) registers J'=87.9, a'=-3.25, and b'=-0.61 with HSL (165°, 5%, 84%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 86.2 L*_HK. Because SW 6253 carries a*=-1.54 red-green and b*=0.02 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=1.54, Olympus White projects a cool organic sage green-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6253 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Olympus White (SW 6253) holds its native #DCD7CE swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6253 adapts to #E3D5C5; at 3500K halogen, Olympus White transitions to #E8D4BF; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6253 warms to #EED2BA; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Olympus White (SW 6253) settles at #F3D1B6.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Olympus White (SW 6253, #D4D8D7), Behr Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25, #D6D9D8, LRV 69%) scores ΔE2000=0.55 and CAM16=0.62, followed by Solemn Silence (PPU26-12, ΔE=0.62). In Benjamin Moore, Bunny Gray (2124-50, #D6DBDC, LRV 70.08%) achieves ΔE2000=1.26 ahead of Graytint (1611, ΔE=1.52). Coordinate SW 6253 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Extra White (SW 7006) trim, Colonial Revival Gray (SW 2832) hallways, and Gris (SW 7659) accents.
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Sherwin-Williams Olympus White (SW 6253) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 68% (#D4D8D7) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 86.2 L*_HK.
At 68% reflectance, Olympus White (SW 6253) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=86.01) to hold its #D4D8D7 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=86.01, a*=-1.54, b*=0.02) classifies Sherwin-Williams Olympus White (SW 6253) as a Cool Organic Sage Green-Grey with C*=1.54 chroma and h°=179.3° hue.
Pair Olympus White (SW 6253) with South & West Sun Exposure for SW 6253 (68% LRV) and Caramel Bamboo & Roasted Birch offsetting Olympus White (68% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6253 shifts from #D4D8D7 toward #F3D1B6.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Olympus White (SW 6253, #D4D8D7) are Behr Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25, #D6D9D8) at ΔE2000=0.55 and Benjamin Moore Bunny Gray (2124-50, #D6DBDC) at ΔE2000=1.26.
Both MQ3-25 and 2124-50 matches are verified against Olympus White (SW 6253) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Olympus White (SW 6253, LRV 68%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006, #EEEFEA, LRV 85.89%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Extra White (SW 7006) with Olympus White (SW 6253) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.