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SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 6995

Sherwin-Williams Superwhite#E8EAEA · LRV 0

Superwhite reads as a true neutral (no measurable hue) — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover the spec, 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, 234 LRV 0

Color spec

Brand Sherwin-Williams
Name Superwhite
SKU SW 6995
Hex #E8EAEA
RGB 232, 234, 234
HSL 180°, 5%, 91%
LRV 0
Undertone true neutral (no measurable hue)
Family White

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 at every US brand

13 brands · top 5 each

5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all white from that brand.

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
PPG1034-1 · #E4EBE8 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 82

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.82
All white at Benjamin Moore →
2124-60 · #E8EBEA · ΔE 0.82 · LRV 81
873 · #EAECE8 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 82
2116-70 · #EBE9EA · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 81
2115-70 · #ECE9E8 · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 80
1408 · #E9EBE6 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 82

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.01
All white at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6358 · #EAEAEA · ΔE 1.01 · LRV 76
DE6372 · #ECEBEA · ΔE 1.51 · LRV 77
DEHW10 · #EAEBE8 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 83
DEHW06 · #E9EBE8 · ΔE 1.59 · LRV 82
DE6288 · #E8EBE7 · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 76

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
PPU12-12 · #EAEAE6 · ΔE 2.08 · 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
V160 · #E7EDEA · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 83.6

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
PNT100-LT-72 · #DDE6DF · ΔE 5.29 · LRV 77

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
138-1DB · #E0ECEF · ΔE 4.22 · 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
C2-980 · #EDE9E1 · ΔE 4.31 · LRV 82

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.64
All white at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 273 · #ECEBE9 · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 83
NO. 314 · #DFE6EA · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 78
NO. 269 · #E8EEEA · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 84
NO. 252 · #E5E7DC · ΔE 5.37 · LRV 79
NO. 302 · #F4E7DD · ΔE 7.33 · LRV 82

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
1230 · #EEE8EA · ΔE 4.36 · LRV 82

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
0467 · #E5EAE3 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 81
1230 · #EFE8E9 · ΔE 4.62 · LRV 82

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
JG-22 · #E5E4DB · ΔE 4.55 · LRV 77
JG-23 · #EEE8DB · ΔE 6.37 · LRV 81

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.84
All white at Backdrop →
BD-JA · #EFEDE3 · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 86
BD-TR · #F4F2E7 · ΔE 5.46 · LRV 92
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 9.94 · LRV 65
BD-DS · #F2EAD2 · ΔE 10.1 · LRV 84
BD-CC · #E5DCC4 · ΔE 10.67 · LRV 73

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

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.

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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