Sherwin Williams Whimsical White SW 6826
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- Whimsical White for bedroom (1 photo)
- Whimsical White for living room (7 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Whimsical White for bathroom (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 6826 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Whimsical White reviews (9 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Whimsical White undertones?
- Is Whimsical White SW 6826 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Whimsical White
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Whimsical White SW 6826
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Whimsical White SW 6826 |
| Code: | SW 6826 |
| Name: | Whimsical White |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Whimsical White?
Sherwin Williams Whimsical White SW 6826 is a very light, near-neutral white with a faint rosy-gray cast. Its soft pink-beige undertone is subtle rather than overt, keeping the color pale and lightly muted on walls. In bright daylight, Whimsical White can read as a clean off-white, while lower or cooler light may bring out its delicate gray-lilac shading. It suits bedrooms, powder rooms, and quiet living areas where a stark white would feel too sharp. Pair it with pale oak, brushed nickel, warm gray textiles, or dusty mauve accents to echo its understated tint.
Whimsical White for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing grey shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Whimsical White for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this grey shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 6826 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm light grey real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 6826 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Whimsical White reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey 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 Whimsical White undertones?
Whimsical White is a near-white, near-neutral neutral off-white. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.
HEX value:
RGB code:
234, 229, 231
Is Sherwin Williams Whimsical White cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 336°, this Grey leans warm, but it is close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
SW 6826 Whimsical White HSL code: 336, 11%, 91%
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 Whimsical 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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Whimsical 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 6826
Whimsical White
Darker shades
SW 6826
Whimsical White
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 Whimsical White with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 156, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Dard Hunter Green.
LRV of Whimsical White
Whimsical White has an LRV of 79.34% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of 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 79.34%, 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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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #eae5e7 |
| RGB Decimal | 234, 229, 231 |
| RGB Percent | 91.76%, 89.80%, 90.59% |
| HSV | Hue: 336° Saturation: 2.14% Value: 91.76% |
| HSL | hsl(336, 11, 91) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.14 Yellow: 1.28 Key: 8.24 |
| YIQ | Y: 230.723 I: 2.337 Q: 1.68 |
| XYZ | X: 76.371 Y: 79.301 Z: 86.863 |
| CIE Lab | L:91.37 a:2.035 b:-0.369 |
| CIE Luv | L:91.37 u:2.715 v:-0.93 |
| Decimal | 15394279 |
| Hunter Lab | 89.051, -2.755, 4.503 |
Color equivalents
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Dreamy Cloud
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Feathered Violet
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Mirage White
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Snowberry
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1443
Raindrops on Roses
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Cloud Nine
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Feathery Lilac
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1387
Rock Harbor Violet
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PR-W04
Opulent Opal
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2114-70
Venetian Marble
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Oyster
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2113-70
Antique Pearl
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