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Glimmer SW 6476
On-screen approximation from the published RGB value. Order a physical sample before you decide.
Undertone: Subtle green undertone
In CIELAB, Glimmer sits at L* 91.0, a* -3.2, b* 1.6. Its hue angle is 154° and its chroma is 3.6, so it leans green only slightly — the undertone mostly shows next to whiter or grayer colors. It classifies as neutral-warm. Among Sherwin-Williams colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 24%.
LRV 78.4: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 78.4, Glimmer is lighter than 94% of Sherwin-Williams colors. Reflects most light. Works in dim rooms, north-facing spaces, ceilings and trim; can look stark in strong southern light.
Closest Benjamin Moore match to Glimmer
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonewashed | 865 | 1.25 | Very close | |
| Gray Lake | 2138-70 | 1.38 | Very close | |
| Green Tint | 2139-60 | 1.63 | Very close |
Closest Behr match to Glimmer
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glimmer | 490E-1 | 0.22 | Practically identical | |
| Winter Veil | PPL-56 | 0.94 | Practically identical | |
| Wind Chill | BL-W07 | 1.17 | Very close |
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timid Blue | SW 6490 | 0.91 | Practically identical | |
| Mantra | SW 9631 | 1.53 | Very close | |
| Topsail | SW 6217 | 1.83 | Very close | |
| Serendipity | SW 9671 | 1.95 | Very close | |
| Snowdrop | SW 6511 | 1.97 | Very close | |
| Rainsong | SW 9681 | 2.03 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Sherwin-Williams with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Cotton SW 9581 · lighter, LRV 83.1
- Natural White SW 9542 · lighter, LRV 83.3
- Shell White SW 8917 · lighter, LRV 83.2
- Reserved White SW 7056 · darker, LRV 74.1
- Rhinestone SW 7656 · darker, LRV 74.4
- White Duck SW 7010 · darker, LRV 74.0
Colors that go with Glimmer
Sherwin-Williams's own coordinating colors for Glimmer:
- Felted Wool SW 9171
- Watery SW 6478
- Pure White SW 7005
Glimmer is too close to neutral (chroma 3.6) for hue-based pairings to be meaningful; pair it with any color that shares its green lean, and use a crisper white for trim.
Glimmer vs popular colors
- Extra White (Sherwin-Williams SW 7006, ΔE 3.4) is lighter (LRV 85.9 vs 78.4), more red/pink.
- White Heron (Benjamin Moore OC-57, ΔE 3.6) is lighter (LRV 86.7 vs 78.4), more yellow/warm, more red/pink.
- Silver Satin (Benjamin Moore OC-26, ΔE 3.8) is darker (LRV 74.9 vs 78.4), more yellow/warm, more red/pink.