Sherwin Williams Kestrel White SW 7516
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- Kestrel White for living room (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Kestrel White for bathroom (3 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 7516 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
- Kestrel White for exterior (4 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Kestrel White reviews (4 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Kestrel White undertones?
- Is Kestrel White SW 7516 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Kestrel White
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Kestrel White SW 7516
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Kestrel White SW 7516 |
| Code: | SW 7516 |
| Name: | Kestrel White |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well |
What color is Sherwin Williams Kestrel White?
Sherwin Williams Kestrel White SW 7516 is a light, muted off-white with a clearly warm beige cast. Its soft cream-and-tan undertones keep it from reading stark, while the low saturation gives the color a gently weathered, understated look. In bright daylight, Kestrel White appears pale and airy; under warmer interior lighting, its beige influence becomes more noticeable. It suits living room and bedroom walls, as well as trim or cabinetry where a softer alternative to bright white is wanted. Pair it with natural oak, linen upholstery, warm gray stone, charcoal accents, or dusty green details for a grounded palette.
Kestrel White for living room (2 photos)
Check out this stunning light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this beige shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 7516 for bathroom (3 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm light beige real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 7516 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm beige hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Kestrel White for exterior (4 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm beige hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Sherwin Williams Kestrel White reviews (4 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this beige that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Kestrel White undertones?
Kestrel White is a light, very muted sandy beige. The HEX sample has a subtle yellow-orange bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear yellow-orange. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
224, 214, 200
Is Sherwin Williams Kestrel White cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 35°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
SW 7516 Kestrel White HSL code: 35, 28%, 83%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Kestrel White
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Kestrel White:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 7516
Kestrel White
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Kestrel White with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 215, such as Sherwin Williams Tarragon and Rain Cloud.
LRV of Kestrel White
Kestrel White has an LRV of 68.1% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 68.1%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #e0d6c8 |
| RGB Decimal | 224, 214, 200 |
| RGB Percent | 87.84%, 83.92%, 78.43% |
| HSV | Hue: 35° Saturation: 10.71% Value: 87.84% |
| HSL | hsl(35, 28, 83) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.46 Yellow: 10.71 Key: 12.16 |
| YIQ | Y: 215.394 I: 10.458 Q: -2.241 |
| XYZ | X: 65.211 Y: 68.111 Z: 64.339 |
| CIE Lab | L:86.062 a:1.068 b:8.139 |
| CIE Luv | L:86.062 u:6.667 v:11.87 |
| Decimal | 14735048 |
| Hunter Lab | 82.53, -3.386, 11.549 |
Color equivalents
720C-2
Chocolate Froth
Behr
OR-W06
Coconut Ice
Behr
MQ3-36
Translucent Silk
Behr
988
Frosted Toffee
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SW 7567
Natural Tan
Sherwin Williams
SW 9109
Natural Linen
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HDC-CT-19
Windrush
Behr
N300-2
Canvas Luggage
Behr
AF-60
Peau de Soie
Benjamin Moore
SW 6105
Divine White
Sherwin Williams
SW 9590
Taupe of the Morning
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AF-55
Sonnet
Benjamin Moore
SW 9586
White Sesame
Sherwin Williams
SW 7552
Bauhaus Buff
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OR-W11
White Mocha
Behr
1016
Ionic Column
Benjamin Moore
1024
Tucson Winds
Benjamin Moore
N230-1
Castle Beige
Behr