Sherwin-Williams white paint colors
121 white paint colors from the ColorSnap deck. LRV ranges from 94 (lightest) down to 0 (darkest). Click any swatch to see how it cross-matches at the 10 other US paint brands.
White is the hardest color to specify well. The right white shifts under daylight, north-facing rooms, and warm-LED bulbs — and most "whites" actually have a strong undertone (yellow, pink, green, or blue) that only shows up once it's on the wall. Below: the warm whites and cool whites we recommend most often, organized so you can compare them at a glance.
All 121 white paint colors from Sherwin-Williams
Grouped by undertone (warm → cool)Hex values are display approximations from Sherwin-Williams's published swatch tools — not guaranteed to match a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
Sherwin-Williams white paint colors by room
20 roomsRooms where white paint commonly works. Each link jumps to that room's curated picks across every brand — Sherwin-Williams included — so you can compare Sherwin-Williams white paint colors alongside the alternatives in context.
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About Sherwin-Williams white paint colors
What Sherwin-Williams Whites Actually Look Like
Sherwin-Williams keeps 61 colors in its white family, and the thing that sets them apart is how readable their undertones are. A white like High Reflective White (SW 7757) is about as clean and bright as paint gets, while softer picks like Honied White (SW 7106) lean warm and creamy, and Ice Cube (SW 6252) cools off toward blue-gray. You rarely get a surprise on the wall.
That predictability is why designers reach for this deck so often. Each white sits in a clear lane, so you can pick a warm, neutral, or cool white on purpose instead of guessing.
How to Use LRV to Pick the Right White
LRV (Light Reflectance Value) tells you how much light a color bounces back, on a scale from 0 to 100. In this white slice the range runs from 69 at the deepest to 93 at the brightest, so even the "darkest" white here is still genuinely light. High Reflective White (SW 7757) at LRV 93 throws light around a room, while Cultured Pearl (SW 6028) at LRV 73 reads as a soft, grounded off-white.
Use the number to match the job. For a bright, airy feel pick something in the high 80s or 90s like Lemon Meringue (SW 7561) at 83 or above; for walls that feel calm and easy on the eyes, drop into the 70s with Sagey (SW 6175) at 75 or Décor White (SW 7559) at 79.
Best Rooms and Uses for These Whites
Brighter whites like High Reflective White (SW 7757) and Restful White (SW 7563) shine in small or north-facing rooms that need every bit of light, plus kitchens and bathrooms where clean and crisp is the goal. Warmer whites such as Honied White (SW 7106) suit bedrooms, living rooms, and older homes where a stark white would feel cold.
The mid-LRV whites do double duty. Décor White (SW 7559) and Ice Cube (SW 6252) work as whole-home wall colors that still feel like white but won't glare under bright daylight or strong LED bulbs.
Pairing With Trim, Ceilings, and Other Colors
A simple trick: put your wall white in a softer, lower-LRV pick and run a brighter white on the trim and ceiling. Walls in Restful White (SW 7563) or Cultured Pearl (SW 6028) with trim in High Reflective White (SW 7757) gives you crisp edges without the whole room going flat. Keep warm with warm and cool with cool so the undertones don't fight.
Sherwin-Williams whites also play well with the brand's well-known neutrals. They pair naturally with Agreeable Gray, Repose Gray, Accessible Beige, and the deeper anchors like Naval or Tricorn Black for contrast on doors, islands, or built-ins.
How These Colors Are Sold and Cross-Matched
Every Sherwin-Williams color is mixed to order at a company-owned store or through their site, so the white you choose is tinted fresh into the line you pick. The lines run good to best: Cashmere (around $55/gal), SuperPaint (around $68), Duration (around $75), and Emerald (around $80). Those are list prices, and Sherwin-Williams runs 30 to 40 percent sales almost constantly, so it's worth waiting for a sale before you buy. Note the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams line at Lowe's is a separate, lower-tier brand.
If you found a white you like here but buy elsewhere, any paint store can color-match it from a chip or a code like SW 7757. You can also cross-match into the featured Kompozit deck or another US brand, though undertones shift slightly between formulas, so always test a sample of the matched color before committing a full room.
Sherwin-Williams white paint — frequently asked questions
How many white paint colors does Sherwin-Williams offer?+
This slice of the Sherwin-Williams deck has 61 colors in the white family, ranging from clean bright whites down to soft off-whites. That gives you plenty of room to find a warm, neutral, or cool white without leaving the brand.
Which Sherwin-Williams white is the brightest?+
In this group, High Reflective White (SW 7757) is the brightest at an LRV of 93. It bounces back the most light, which makes it a strong pick for trim, ceilings, and rooms that feel dark.
What does LRV mean when choosing a white?+
LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value, a 0 to 100 measure of how much light a color reflects. The whites here run from 69 to 93, so a higher number means a brighter, airier white and a lower number means a softer, more grounded one.
Are Sherwin-Williams whites warm or cool?+
Both, depending on the color. Honied White (SW 7106) leans warm and creamy, while Ice Cube (SW 6252) cools toward blue-gray, and the brand's clear undertones make it easy to pick the lane you want on purpose.
How do I buy a Sherwin-Williams white, and should I wait for a sale?+
Colors are mixed to order at Sherwin-Williams stores or online in lines like Cashmere, SuperPaint, Duration, and Emerald. List prices are nominal because 30 to 40 percent sales run almost constantly, so it's smart to wait for a sale before buying.
Can I match a Sherwin-Williams white to another brand?+
Yes. Any paint store can color-match a chip or a code like SW 7757 into another US brand or the featured Kompozit deck. Undertones can shift slightly between formulas, so test a sample of the matched color before painting the whole room.