PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsPure Whitevs Sherwin-WilliamsHigh Reflective White
Why this comparison. High Reflective White is SW’s brightest white; Pure White softens it just enough for trim that flatters.
Pure White and High Reflective White are very close (ΔE 2.51). 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 7757
High Reflective White
#F4F2E7 · LRV 93
Undertone: near-white
The numbers
ΔE2000
2.51
Very close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
9
High Reflective White is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Pure White: yellow / warm
High Reflective White: near-white
High Reflective White: near-white
High Reflective White is slightly lighter (LRV 93 vs 84, 9-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Pure White | High Reflective White |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7005 | SW 7757 |
| Hex | #EDECE6 | #F4F2E7 |
| RGB | 237, 236, 230 | 244, 242, 231 |
| LRV | 84 | 93 |
| 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 HIGH REFLECTIVE WHITE
Sherwin-Williams High Reflective White
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
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