SW 6812

Sherwin Williams White Iris

Sherwin Williams White Iris SW 6812 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full White Iris paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 6812. 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:White Iris SW 6812
Color code:SW 6812
Color name:White Iris
Brand:Sherwin Williams

White Iris for bedroom

  • Sherwin Williams White Iris bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris 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.

White Iris for living room

  • Sherwin Williams White Iris living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris victorian house interior
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris cozy living room
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris living room walls
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris living room
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris japandi interior
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris 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

White Iris for bathroom

  • Sherwin Williams White Iris bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris 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.

White Iris on kitchen cabinets

  • Sherwin Williams White Iris kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris small kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris 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.

White Iris reviews

  • Sherwin Williams White Iris wall
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris kitchen painted backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris kitchen backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris kitchen review
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris modern interior
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams White Iris 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 White Iris

White Iris SW 6812 has an LRV of 75.83% 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 75.83% 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 White Iris undertones?

Blue is Sherwin Williams White Iris 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:

#DFE2E7

RGB code:

223, 226, 231

Is Sherwin Williams White Iris SW 6812 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 218° this Grey refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6812 White Iris HSL code: 218, 14%, 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 White Iris:

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.

Lighter shades

Sherwin Williams SW 6812 White Iris

Darker shades

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

White Iris SW 6812 vs Rainsong SW 9681

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 White Iris SW 6812 vs Sherwin Williams Rainsong SW 9681Sherwin Williams White Iris SW 6812
LRV: 75.83%
Off-White color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 77.77%
Off-White color
Temperature: cold

Color codes

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HEX#dfe2e7copy color code
RGB Decimal223, 226, 231copy color code
RGB Percent87.45%, 88.63%, 90.59%copy color code
HSVHue: 218° Saturation: 3.46% Value: 90.59%copy color code
HSLhsl(218, 14, 89)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 3.46 Magenta: 2.16 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 9.41copy color code
YIQY: 225.673 I: -3.394 Q: 0.921copy color code
XYZX: 72.048 Y: 75.85 Z: 86.424copy color code
CIE LabL:89.79 a:-0.095 b:-2.782copy color code
CIE LuvL:89.79 u:-1.946 v:-4.266copy color code
Decimal14672615copy color code
Hunter lab87.092, -4.744, 2.129copy color code
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