Gossamer Veil
Sherwin-Williams
SW 9165
Gossamer Veil is a light warm greige that splits the difference between Agreeable Gray and the off-whites, with a soft, slightly gray-forward balance. It has become a quiet favorite for whole-home walls because it stays serene across changing light. It layers beautifully with white trim, pale oak, and the warm-minimal palette generally.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Benjamin Moore: Collingwood OC-28 (#D3CEC4) · Picket Fence CSP-370 (#D5D0C7) · Rodeo 1534 (#D0CDC2)
Farrow & Ball: Cornforth White No. 228 (#CFCBC4) · Stirabout No. 300 (#D9CFC2) · Skimming Stone No. 241 (#DBD5CA)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: Agreeable Gray SW 7029 (#D1CBC1) · Modern Gray SW 7632 (#D6CEC3) · Popular Gray SW 6071 (#D4CCC3)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Gossamer Veil?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Gossamer Veil SW 9165 is #D3CEC4. In RGB that is 211, 206, 196. Use these values to reproduce Gossamer Veil in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Gossamer Veil?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Gossamer Veil is Collingwood OC-28 (#D3CEC4). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Gossamer Veil warm or cool?
Gossamer Veil is a warm greige, though a restrained one; the gray keeps the beige on a short leash. It can flash the faintest green-gray softness in cool light, never pink. With an LRV of approximately 62, it is light, airy, and forgiving in both bright and shadowed rooms. It is a strong pick when Agreeable Gray feels slightly too beige and Repose Gray slightly too gray.
Why does Gossamer Veil look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #D3CEC4 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Gossamer Veil have?
Gossamer Veil has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 62, meaning it reflects about 62% of visible light. That places it among lighter colors that keep rooms feeling open and bright.
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