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Sherwin-Williams SuperwhiteSW 6995 · #E8EAEA · LRV 0

Superwhite reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover the color's details, what Sherwin-Williams SW 6995 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS SUPERWHITE
RGB 232, 234, 234LRV 0

Color spec

BrandSherwin-Williams
NameSuperwhite
SKUSW 6995
Hex#E8EAEA
RGB232, 234, 234
HSL180°, 5%, 91%
LRV0
Undertoneneutral with no strong undertone
FamilyWhite
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About Sherwin-Williams Superwhite

At LRV 0, Superwhite is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.

Superwhite earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. As a white, it's a natural for trim, ceilings and cabinets, and a clean backdrop for art.

Closest matches by brand

19 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all white from that brand.

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.09
All white at Behr →
PWN-36 · #EAEBE9 · ΔE 1.09 · LRV 83
PWN-44 · #E7E9E7 · ΔE 1.1 · LRV 81
PPL-54 · #E5E9EB · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 81
PPL-35 · #E5EBED · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 82

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.82
All white at Benjamin Moore →
2124-60 · #E8EBEA · ΔE 0.82 · LRV 81
2116-70 · #EBE9EA · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 81
2115-70 · #ECE9E8 · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 80
1408 · #E9EBE6 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 82

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.14
All white at Valspar →
7004-11 · #EAECEA · ΔE 1.14 · LRV 83.5
V149 · #EAECEA · ΔE 1.14 · LRV 83.5
7004-3 · #EBEBE8 · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 82.7
8007-6G · #ECEBE8 · ΔE 1.91 · LRV 83

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.63
All white at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1043-1 · #E7E8E8 · ΔE 0.63 · LRV 81
PPG1164-1 · #E7EBED · ΔE 1.23 · LRV 83
PPG1014-1 · #EAE8E7 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 81
PPG1042-1 · #E4EAED · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 81

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.52
All white at Glidden →
PPG1043-1 · #E8E9E9 · ΔE 0.52 · LRV 81
10BG 83/018 · #E8EBEC · ΔE 0.65 · LRV 83
30GG 83/013 · #EAEBEC · ΔE 0.88 · LRV 83
PPG1014-1 · #EAE9E7 · ΔE 1.61 · LRV 82

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.53
All white at Dutch Boy →
142-1DB · #E5E6E8 · ΔE 1.53 · LRV 79
139-1DB · #E4EAED · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 82
022W · #ECEAE3 · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 82
136-1DB · #E2ECEA · ΔE 3.94 · LRV 82
HGSW 4051 · #E9EBE7 · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 83
HGSW 7007 · #E9EBE7 · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 83
HGSW 4062 · #EDEAE5 · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 83
HGSW 7004 · #EDEAE5 · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 83

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.01
All white at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6358 · #EAEAEA · ΔE 1.01 · LRV 76
DEHW10 · #EAEBE8 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 83
DEHW06 · #E9EBE8 · ΔE 1.59 · LRV 82
DE6288 · #E8EBE7 · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 76

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.31
All white at Magnolia Home →
JG-115 · #E5E8E4 · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 80
JG-111 · #EDECE5 · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 84
JG-107 · #F1EFE8 · ΔE 3.76 · LRV 86

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.64
All white at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 273 · #ECEBE9 · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 83
NO. CC5 · #E6E4E1 · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 78
NO. 269 · #E6EDEB · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 83
NO. 314 · #DFE6EA · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 78

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.65
All white at Diamond Vogel →
1272 · #EAEAE7 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 82
0467 · #E7EAE5 · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 82
0635 · #E3ECED · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 82
0446 · #E9ECE6 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 83

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.7
All white at Hirshfield's →
1272 · #E8E8E5 · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 81
0446 · #E9ECE6 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 82
0635 · #E2ECED · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 81
1230 · #EFE8E9 · ΔE 4.62 · LRV 81

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.12
All white at Rodda →
CA025 · #E8E8E4 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 80
R002 · #EFEDEA · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 85
CA019 · #EBEAE4 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 82
CA043 · #EEEAE3 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 82

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.6
All white at C2 Paint →
C2-740 · #EBECE9 · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 84
C2-996 · #EAE7E6 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 80
C2-724 · #E4EDEC · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 83
C2-947 · #E5EAE4 · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 81

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.27
All white at Clare →
PNT100-LT-12 · #EAEAE8 · ΔE 1.27 · LRV 82
PNT100-LT-05 · #E6E6E4 · ΔE 1.5 · LRV 79
PNT100-LT-06 · #E3E7E4 · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 79
PNT100-LT-11 · #E8E4DE · ΔE 3.84 · LRV 78

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.04
All white at Portola Paints →
ELLIE · #EAE8E6 · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 81
SABLE · #EDEDF1 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 85
ORIGAMI · #F1EEE9 · ΔE 3.23 · LRV 86

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.84
All white at Backdrop →
BD-JA · #EFEDE3 · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 86

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.08
All white at Rust-Oleum →
285140 · #F6F7F9 · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 93

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.7
All white at Kompozit →
1272 · #E8E8E5 · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 81
0446 · #E9ECE6 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 83
0635 · #E2ECED · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 82
1230 · #EFE8E9 · ΔE 4.62 · LRV 82

Similar Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the Sherwin-Williams deck

The nearest shades to Superwhite within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

SW 9624 · LRV 81
SW 9544 · LRV 83
SW 7138 · LRV 83
SW 7007 · LRV 83
SW 9543 · LRV 82
SW 6553 · LRV 81

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #E8EAEA in HSL space. Pair Superwhite with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#E8EAEA + #EAE8E8
TRIADIC
#E8EAEA · #EAE8EA · #EAEAE8
ANALOGOUS
#E8EAE9 · #E8EAEA · #E8E9EA

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.21:1fail
Sample text on black
17.39:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Sherwin-Williams Superwhite Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Superwhite from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6995 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Superwhite

Behr's nearest match is Celestial Glow (PWN-36), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 83 vs 0) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Superwhite without repainting risk. See the full Celestial Glow swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Superwhite

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Superwhite is Misty Gray (2124-60). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 81 vs 0). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Misty Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Misty Gray swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Superwhite

Valspar's nearest match is Lilac Muse (7004-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 82.7 vs 0) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Superwhite without repainting risk. See the full Lilac Muse swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Superwhite

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Windswept (PPG1164-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 83 vs 0) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Superwhite without repainting risk. See the full Windswept swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Superwhite

The closest Glidden equivalent of Superwhite is Snowbank (PPG1043-1). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 81 vs 0). If Glidden is your counter, order Snowbank and you'll get the same color. See the full Snowbank swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Superwhite

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Superwhite is Lil' Snowflake (139-1DB) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 82 vs 0) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lil' Snowflake swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Superwhite

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Superwhite is White Core (HGSW 4051) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 83 vs 0) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full White Core swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Superwhite

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Vapor (DE6358), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 76 vs 0) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Superwhite without repainting risk. See the full Vapor swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Superwhite

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Superwhite is Cloudy Gray (JG-115) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 80 vs 0) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloudy Gray swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Superwhite

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Wevet (NO. 273), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 83 vs 0) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Superwhite without repainting risk. See the full Wevet swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Superwhite

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Angel Kiss (1272), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 82 vs 0) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Superwhite without repainting risk. See the full Angel Kiss swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Superwhite

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Angel Kiss (1272), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 81 vs 0) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Superwhite without repainting risk. See the full Angel Kiss swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Superwhite

At Rodda, the closest color to Superwhite is Standard White (CA025) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 80 vs 0) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Standard White swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Superwhite

C2 Paint's nearest match is Whiteout (C2-740), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 84 vs 0) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Superwhite without repainting risk. See the full Whiteout swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Superwhite

Clare's nearest match is Classic (PNT100-LT-12), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 82 vs 0) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Superwhite without repainting risk. See the full Classic swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Superwhite

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Superwhite is Ellie (ELLIE) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 81 vs 0) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ellie swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Superwhite

Backdrop has no exact twin of Superwhite. The nearest is Jane (BD-JA) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 86 vs 0). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jane swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Superwhite

At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Superwhite is Linen White (285140) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 93 vs 0) and carries a near-white undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Linen White swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Superwhite

Kompozit's nearest match is Angel Kiss (1272), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 81 vs 0) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Superwhite without repainting risk. See the full Angel Kiss swatch →

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