Daphne

Daphne by Sherwin Williams is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Daphne sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 206°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 32%. Saturation is around 16%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 60%. Hue is close to 206°. The hex value is #899caa. The RGB value is 137, 156, 170.

Daphne has brightness around 32%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.

You can match Daphne with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

Daphne works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.

Daphne is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.