1AlabasterSW 7008 · LRV 82
2016 SW Color of the Year; remains the default white for cabinets, trim, and walls in HGTV makeovers.
Sherwin-Williams · White paint colors
Sherwin-Williams White 155 colors. Ten worth a sample.
10 curated whites with undertones, LRV, and the honest reasons why, plus the full 155-color white deck below.
155whites in the deck
94–0LRV, lightest to darkest
10curated, with photos
15room pages
5Extra White · LRV 862Greek Villa · LRV 844Pure White · LRV 843Snowbound · LRV 831Alabaster · LRV 829Ice Cube · LRV 776Origami White · LRV 7610Incredible White · LRV 747Eider White · LRV 738First Star · LRV 69
Lightest · LRV 94The deck, light to dark, in 24 steps. Numbered pins are the picks below, placed by LRV.Darkest · LRV 0
The fast answer
If You Only Sample Four
Don't want to compare 155 whites? These four cover most real projects.
The lightestExtra WhiteSW 7006 · LRV 86
SW's crispest cool white — the default trim white in most SW-spec builds
The famous oneAlabasterSW 7008 · LRV 82
2016 SW Color of the Year; remains the default white for cabinets, trim, and walls in HGTV makeovers
The runner-upGreek VillaSW 7551 · LRV 84
Soft warm white widely cited as the Alabaster alternative for trim and walls
The deepestFirst StarSW 7646 · LRV 69
First Star is what you pick when white is too sharp and gray is too much.
Curated, in order
The 10 Sherwin-Williams Whites People Actually Buy
Numbered and curated. Tap any color for its full review, or see it on your own walls in the visualizer.
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2Greek VillaSW 7551 · LRV 84
Soft warm white widely cited as the Alabaster alternative for trim and walls.
3SnowboundSW 7004 · LRV 83
The cool-leaning white paired endlessly with Repose Gray in designer specs.
4Pure WhiteSW 7005 · LRV 84
Joanna Gaines' go-to white for trim and cabinets; Magnolia Network mainstay.
5Extra WhiteSW 7006 · LRV 86
SW's crispest cool white — the default trim white in most SW-spec builds.
6Origami WhiteSW 7636 · LRV 76
Origami White is a soft, creamy off-white with real body to it — the kind of white that makes a room feel settled instead of sterile.
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8First StarSW 7646 · LRV 69
First Star is what you pick when white is too sharp and gray is too much.
9Ice CubeSW 6252 · LRV 77
A cool light white (LRV 77) that hovers between gray and pale blue, working best in bright north- or east-facing rooms.
10Incredible WhiteSW 7028 · LRV 74
A soft greige with a faint violet-pink undertone, LRV 74, best on walls paired with warm trim rather than stark white.
Pick by undertone
Warm, True, or Cool
The most common white-buyer regret is a surprise undertone on the wall. Start from the direction the color leans, not the chip alone.
Warm whiteslean beige and earthy — safe with wood tones and warm light
Cool whiteslean blue-green — crisp in strong daylight, steely in dim rooms
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.
By depth
Light to Dark
The whole Sherwin-Williams white range by depth. LRV is the number to trust: the same white looks two steps darker on a wall than on a chip.
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.
Head to head
The White Match-Ups Everyone Googles
Stuck between two? These head-to-heads settle the ones people actually can't pick between.
Room by room
Sherwin-Williams White, Room by Room
Each room page shows white picks from every US brand side by side, so you can compare in context.
White BathroomGentle Warm White
White Dove
White Living RoomWhite Dove
White Dove
White Family RoomWhite Dove
White Dove
White HallwayAlabaster, White Dove, Chantilly Lace
Alabaster
White EntrywayWhite Dove
White Dove
White StaircaseAlabaster
AlabasterMore roomsWhite Laundry RoomWhite BasementWhite SunroomWhite ClosetWhite ExteriorWhite Garage DoorWhite FenceWhite CeilingWhite Trim
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.
The whole deck
All 155 Sherwin-Williams White Paint Colors
Every Sherwin-Williams white, grouped by undertone, warm to cool. Filter by depth or change the order.
Showing 20 of 155
Winsome GreySW 9624 · LRV 81
Minuet WhiteSW 6819 · LRV 80
Cloud NineSW 6546 · LRV 78
Intrepid GreySW 9556 · LRV 76
Rock CandySW 6231 · LRV 75
Nebulous WhiteSW 7063 · LRV 74
RhinestoneSW 7656 · LRV 74
Site WhiteSW 7070 · LRV 73
SuperwhiteSW 6995 · LRV 0
Whimsical WhiteSW 6826 · LRV 79
SnowberrySW 7140 · LRV 84
RosilySW 6574 · LRV 79
White LilacSW 6833 · LRV 81
Venus PinkSW 6560 · LRV 80
Mauve TingeSW 6280 · LRV 76
Fancy PinkSW 7107 · LRV 83
Rose Of SharonSW 6294 · LRV 74
White BeetSW 6287 · LRV 76
Possibly PinkSW 6308 · LRV 75
Quartz WhiteSW 6014 · LRV 71
Hex values are display approximations from Sherwin-Williams's published swatch tools, not a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
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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.
By brand
How Deep Each White Deck Goes
How many white colors each brand carries, drawn with that deck's own whites from light to dark. Pick your store first, then the color. Every brand equal, no favorites.
The rest of the Sherwin-Williams deck, by family
Before you sample
More on Sherwin-Williams white paint colors
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.
Questions people actually ask
Sherwin-Williams White Paint FAQ
What is the most popular Sherwin-Williams white paint color?
Alabaster (SW 7008) — 2016 SW Color of the Year; remains the default white for cabinets, trim, and walls in HGTV makeovers. Extra White and Greek Villa and First Star round out the short list most people choose from.
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.
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