Sherwin Williams Simple White SW 7021

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Code:SW 7021
Name:Simple White
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:Living Well

What color is Sherwin Williams Simple White?

Simple White by Sherwin Williams (SW 7021) exudes a timeless elegance that effortlessly enhances any space with its pure and clean aesthetic. The versatility of SW 7021 makes it a perfect backdrop for a variety of color palettes. Pairing Simple White with soft pastels such as Blushed Apricot and Cool Avocado can create a soothing and welcoming atmosphere. For a more dramatic touch, consider complementing this shade with deep hues like Dark Night and Rustic Henna for a striking contrast that exudes sophistication and depth.

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LRV of Simple White

Simple White has an LRV of 69.82% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 69.82%, 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

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FormatCode
HEX#dfd9d2
RGB Decimal223, 217, 210
RGB Percent87.45%, 85.10%, 82.35%
HSVHue: 32° Saturation: 5.83% Value: 87.45%
HSLhsl(32, 17, 85)
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.69 Yellow: 5.83 Key: 12.55
YIQY: 217.996 I: 5.825 Q: -0.909
XYZX: 66.875 Y: 69.967 Z: 70.937
CIE LabL:86.981 a:0.828 b:4.172
CIE LuvL:86.981 u:3.854 v:6.121
Decimal14670290
Hunter Lab83.646, -3.672, 8.271

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