PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsPure Whitevs Sherwin-WilliamsExtra White
Why this comparison. SW’s two trim-white defaults — Extra White is cooler and brighter, Pure White takes the edge off.
Pure White and Extra White are very close (ΔE 2.34). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7005
Pure White
#EDECE6 · LRV 84
Undertone: yellow / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7006
Extra White
#F2F0E5 · LRV 86
Undertone: near-white
The numbers
ΔE2000
2.34
close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
2
Extra White is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Pure White: yellow / warm
Extra White: near-white
Extra White: near-white
LRV is essentially equal (84 vs 86) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Pure White | Extra White |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7005 | SW 7006 |
| Hex | #EDECE6 | #F2F0E5 |
| RGB | 237, 236, 230 | 242, 240, 229 |
| LRV | 84 | 86 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | near-white |
| Family | White | White |
When to pick which
PICK PURE WHITE
Sherwin-Williams Pure White
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK EXTRA WHITE
Sherwin-Williams Extra White
Best when you want the more neutral baseline — works in nearly any room.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
EXPLORE MORE