Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Superwhite |
| SKU | SW 6995 |
| Hex | #E8EAEA |
| RGB | 232, 234, 234 |
| HSL | 180°, 5%, 91% |
| LRV | 0 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| 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 by brand
19 brands within ΔE 5The 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
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 →