SW 6539

Sherwin Williams Soothing White

Sherwin Williams Soothing White SW 6539 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Soothing White paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 6539. Find out if this gorgeous cold grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Soothing White SW 6539
Color code:SW 6539
Color name:Soothing White
Brand:Sherwin Williams

Soothing White for bedroom

  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Soothing White for living room

  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White victorian house interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White cozy living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White living room walls
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White japandi interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White living room
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Check out this stunning Light used in real living rooms. Explore how this Grey color shade can create a unique space

Soothing White for bathroom

  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White minimalist bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Light real bathrooms.

Soothing White on kitchen cabinets

  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White small kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Soothing White reviews

  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White wall
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White kitchen painted backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White kitchen backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White kitchen review
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White modern interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Soothing White living room
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Soothing White

Soothing White SW 6539 has an LRV of 76.31% and refers to Off-White colors that reflect a lot of light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 76.31% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Sherwin Williams Soothing White undertones?

Blue is Sherwin Williams Soothing White undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#E1E2E4

RGB code:

225, 226, 228

Is Sherwin Williams Soothing White SW 6539 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 220° this Grey refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6539 Soothing White HSL code: 220, 5%, 89%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cool Grey shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Blue undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Soothing White:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Darker shades

Sherwin Williams SW 6539 Soothing White

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Soothing White SW 6539 vs Intrepid Grey SW 9556

Looking for the perfect paint color for your space? Let's see the differences between these two paint colors to help you make an informed decision.

Sherwin Williams Soothing White SW 6539 vs Sherwin Williams Intrepid Grey SW 9556Sherwin Williams Soothing White SW 6539
LRV: 76.31%
Off-White color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 75.74%
Off-White color
Temperature: cold

Soothing White SW 6539 vs Cloud Nine SW 6546

Can't choose between these two beautiful shades? We'll compare these two colors to help you make the right decision.

Sherwin Williams Soothing White SW 6539 vs Sherwin Williams Cloud Nine SW 6546Sherwin Williams Soothing White SW 6539
LRV: 76.31%
Off-White color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 78.08%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#e1e2e4copy color code
RGB Decimal225, 226, 228copy color code
RGB Percent88.24%, 88.63%, 89.41%copy color code
HSVHue: 220° Saturation: 1.32% Value: 89.41%copy color code
HSLhsl(220, 5, 89)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 1.32 Magenta: 0.88 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 10.59copy color code
YIQY: 225.929 I: -1.239 Q: 0.411copy color code
XYZX: 72.248 Y: 76.002 Z: 84.241copy color code
CIE LabL:89.86 a:0.022 b:-1.088copy color code
CIE LuvL:89.86 u:-0.673 v:-1.672copy color code
Decimal14803684copy color code
Hunter lab87.179, -4.635, 3.733copy color code
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