Paint Color Lab Etched Glass Behr MQ3-27
Behr Etched Glass (MQ3-27) has an LRV of 75 and a neutral undertone; Sherwin-Williams Topsail is its closest match (ΔE 1.9).
- LRV
- 75light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Neutralcalculated from Lab
- Hex
- #DDE2E2
- RGB
- 221, 226, 226
- CIE Lab
- 89.5 / -1.7 / -0.6D65, from hex
- Depth
- Light
Closest matches to Etched Glass in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topsail SW 6217 | Sherwin-Williams | 75 | 1.9 | very close |
| Aria PPG 1001-2 | PPG | 77 | 2.1 | close, visible side by side |
| Nebulous White SW 7063 | Sherwin-Williams | 74 | 2.2 | close, visible side by side |
| Paper White BM OC-55 | Benjamin Moore | 74.41 | 3.1 | close, visible side by side |
| Decorator's White BM OC-149 | Benjamin Moore | 82.68 | 3.1 | close, visible side by side |
| Elemental PPG 1011-2 | PPG | 66 | 3.5 | close, visible side by side |
| Modern Gray Valspar 8005-1A | Valspar | 70 | 3.5 | close, visible side by side |
| Seashell Gray Valspar 4003-1A | Valspar | 69.25 | 3.9 | close, visible side by side |
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Etched Glass on a wall
About Etched Glass
Etched Glass LRV and undertone
Behr Etched Glass (MQ3-27) has an LRV of 75, placing it in the light range. Light reflectance value measures how much visible light a paint color reflects. With this relatively high value, Etched Glass can help maintain a bright appearance compared with mid-tone and dark paints. Its listed color family is white, and its calculated undertone is neutral. The supplied data does not identify a distinct warm or cool undertone.
Room orientation can still influence how a light neutral appears. North-facing daylight often emphasizes cooler qualities, while southern daylight may make a color appear less cool. Artificial lighting and nearby finishes also affect perception. A slightly darker trim color can define the edges of a room, while a similar white creates less contrast. Test the paint on more than one wall and observe it during the morning and evening before making a final selection.
Etched Glass in other brands
Sherwin-Williams Topsail (SW 6217) is the closest listed match, with an LRV of 75.0 and a ΔE of 1.9. PPG Aria (PPG1001-2) has an LRV of 77.0 and a ΔE of 2.0. Sherwin-Williams Nebulous White (SW 7063) has an LRV of 74.0 and a ΔE of 2.2. Benjamin Moore Paper White (OC-55) has an LRV of 74.41 and a ΔE of 3.1.
ΔE indicates the measured color difference. Under 1 means near-identical, 1 to 2 means very close, 2 to 4 means close but visibly different side by side, and above 4 means only similar. Topsail is a very close match by this measure. Aria sits at the boundary of that range, while Nebulous White and Paper White fall within the close-but-visible category.
Lighter and darker Behr alternatives
Behr Cameo White (MQ3-32) has an LRV of 81 and a ΔE of 4.6, making it lighter by reflectance. It may suit rooms where greater light reflection is the priority, although its measured color difference is noticeable. Behr White Metal (N520-1) has an LRV of 63 and a ΔE of 4.4, so it is substantially darker by LRV.
Behr Light French Gray (720E-2), with an LRV of 61 and a ΔE of 4.8, provides another darker option. Behr Whipped Cream (DC-001) has an LRV of 91 and a ΔE of 5.6, making it the lightest listed alternative. Its larger ΔE means it is only similar, rather than a close match. Compare swatches side by side to evaluate brightness and visible color differences separately.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Behr’s page for Etched Glass.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (as published) from Behr's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with Behr. See how we measure colors.