Ethereal Mood → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Sherwin Williams Ethereal Mood (SW 7639), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Ethereal Mood
If you love Sherwin Williams Ethereal Mood but need a Benjamin Moore alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Benjamin Moore, your local store does not carry Sherwin Williams, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Ethereal Mood (SW 7639) is a light beige with warm airy beige undertones. A warm, airy beige with ethereal lightness. Lighter than Popular Gray with a dreamlike quality. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 66) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Ethereal Mood and every Benjamin Moore color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Benjamin Moore option is Winds Breath (OC-24) with a Delta E of 3.8, which is a "good match" level match. Winds Breath is close. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Ethereal Mood
Winds Breath is close.
| Ethereal Mood | Winds Breath | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 66 | 66.47 |
| Hex | #D7D2C7 | #DAD3C6 |
| Undertone | Warm Airy Beige | Warm Greige |
| Family | Beige | Greige |
Undertone Comparison
Ethereal Mood has warm airy beige undertones. A warm, airy beige with ethereal lightness. Lighter than Popular Gray with a dreamlike quality.
Winds Breath has warm greige undertones. A light greige with warm beige undertones. Softer than Edgecomb Gray, warmer than Classic Gray.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Ethereal Mood in Your Room
Warm and airy. Reads as a warm light neutral in all conditions.
Winds Breath in Your Room
Reads as a warm, airy neutral in most rooms. The beige is gentle and never heavy.
LRV and Brightness
Ethereal Mood has an LRV of 66, while Winds Breath has an LRV of 66.47. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Ethereal Mood
Sherwin Williams recommends Ethereal Mood for: whole house, bedroom, hallway, living room, bathroom. With an LRV of 66, this is a light color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Winds Breath is recommended for: whole house, bedroom, hallway, living room. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Winds Breath in the same rooms you planned for Ethereal Mood.
Ethereal Mood in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Ethereal Mood (SW 7639) is Winds Breath (OC-24) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Winds Breath is close. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Ethereal Mood is a Sherwin Williams color with warm airy beige undertones and an LRV of 66. Winds Breath is a Benjamin Moore color with warm greige undertones and an LRV of 66.47. With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Benjamin Moore equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Benjamin Moore. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Benjamin Moore work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.