PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #F3EEE7 • LRV 86.08% • CIE D65 2°•
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: SW 7100
Official Sherwin-Williams Fan DeckSW 7100
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Arcade White
Warm Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
243, 238, 231
LRV REFLECTANCE
86.08%
HK LIGHTNESS
94.6 L*
Sherwin-Williams Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code SW 7100

Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #SW 7100 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100) records 86.08% LRV and 94.6 L*_HK lightness (#F3EEE7, RGB 243/238/231). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=94.3, a*=0.47, b*=3.97, C*=4, h°=83.2°) place SW 7100 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Arcade White (SW 7100) are Behr New House White (RD-W10, ΔE=0.61) and Benjamin Moore Sand Dollar (877, ΔE=0.64).

1. LRV INDEX
86.08%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
4
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
83.2°
CIELAB L* 94.3 a* 0.47 b* 3.97
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for SW 7100 (86.08% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7100 (2700K shifts to #FFE6C4)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Bleached Ash
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under SW 7100
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100)

Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100, #F3EEE7) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams)Arcade White (SW 7100)#F3EEE786.08%Warm Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1New House White (RD-W10)#F1EDE785%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.61 (98.7%)
Behr #2Pearl Drops (700C-1)#F0EBE484%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.64 (98.7%)
Benjamin Moore #1Sand Dollar (877)#F0EBE483.65%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.64 (98.7%)
Benjamin Moore #2Sand Dollar (OC-71)#F0EBE483.65%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.64 (98.7%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7100#F3EEE7 • LRV 86.08%
MATCH #1: Behr RD-W10#F1EDE7 • LRV 85%
Behr New House White (RD-W10)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.61CAM16: 0.58

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.61 match for SW 7100: New House White (RD-W10) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Arcade White (SW 7100) with -0.62 softer C*=3.38 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7100#F3EEE7 • LRV 86.08%
MATCH #2: Behr 700C-1#F0EBE4 • LRV 84%
Behr Pearl Drops (700C-1)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.64CAM16: 0.90

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.64 match for SW 7100: Pearl Drops (700C-1) delivers -2.1 LRV points deeper than Arcade White (SW 7100) with matched C*=4.01 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7100#F3EEE7 • LRV 86.08%
MATCH #3: Behr HDC-AC-06G#F0EDE7 • LRV 85%
Behr Hacienda White (HDC-AC-06G)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.99CAM16: 0.86

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.99 match for SW 7100: Hacienda White (HDC-AC-06G) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Arcade White (SW 7100) with -0.74 softer C*=3.26 chroma.

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7100#F3EEE7 • LRV 86.08%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 877#F0EBE4 • LRV 83.65%
Benjamin Moore Sand Dollar (877)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.64CAM16: 0.90

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.64 match for SW 7100: Sand Dollar (877) delivers -2.4 LRV points deeper than Arcade White (SW 7100) with matched C*=4.01 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7100#F3EEE7 • LRV 86.08%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore OC-71#F0EBE4 • LRV 83.65%
Benjamin Moore Sand Dollar (OC-71)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.64CAM16: 0.90

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.64 match for SW 7100: Sand Dollar (OC-71) delivers -2.4 LRV points deeper than Arcade White (SW 7100) with matched C*=4.01 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7100#F3EEE7 • LRV 86.08%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore 890#F6F0E7 • LRV 87.82%
Benjamin Moore Pink Damask (890)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.00CAM16: 0.97

Cross-room ΔE=1 equivalent for SW 7100: Pink Damask (890) delivers +1.7 LRV points lighter than Arcade White (SW 7100) with +1.07 higher C*=5.07 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Arcade White (#F3EEE7, LRV 86.08%).

LRV 92.71%
Ceiling for SW 7100
High Reflective White
SW 7757
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 84.68%
Trim for SW 7100
Ibis White
SW 7000
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 86.08%
Arcade White (SW 7100) Wall
Arcade White
SW 7100
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 65.32%
Adjoining Room (SW 7100)
Crushed Ice
SW 7647
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 52.77%
Accent / Millwork (SW 7100)
Silverplate
SW 7649
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for SW 7100 (86.08% LRV)

Arcade White (SW 7100, b*=3.97) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under SW 7100

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7100 (2700K shifts to #FFE6C4)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Sherwin-Williams Alternatives to SW 7100

Need Arcade White (SW 7100, LRV 86.08%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #F3EEE7:

Lighter than SW 7100 (+LRV)
High Reflective White (SW 7757)
LRV 92.71% • Soft Green-Beige
#F7F7F1
ΔE 2.91
Deeper than SW 7100 (-LRV)Snowbound (SW 7004)
LRV 82.58% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#EDEAE5
ΔE 1.45
Warmer than SW 7100 (+b*)
Westhighland White (SW 7566)
LRV 85.89% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F3EEE3
ΔE 1.87
Cooler than SW 7100 (-b*)Extra White (SW 7006)
LRV 85.89% • Soft Green-Beige
#EEEFEA
ΔE 2.87
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Sherwin-Williams #SW 7100
Color Reference Name:
Arcade White
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
86.08% • Warm Yellow-Cream
Sherwin-Williams #SW 7100 • #F3EEE7 • LRV 86.08%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100)

Code SW 7100 (Arcade White) reflects 86.08% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100) registers J'=95.2, a'=0.06, and b'=2.83 with HSL (35°, 33%, 93%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 94.6 L*_HK. Because SW 7100 carries a*=0.47 red-green and b*=3.97 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=4, Arcade White projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7100 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Arcade White (SW 7100) holds its native #FBECDD swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7100 adapts to #FFEBD4; at 3500K halogen, Arcade White transitions to #FFEACD; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7100 warms to #FFE8C8; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Arcade White (SW 7100) settles at #FFE6C4.

When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100, #F3EEE7), Behr New House White (RD-W10, #F1EDE7, LRV 85%) scores ΔE2000=0.61 and CAM16=0.58, followed by Pearl Drops (700C-1, ΔE=0.64). In Benjamin Moore, Sand Dollar (877, #F0EBE4, LRV 83.65%) achieves ΔE2000=0.64 ahead of Sand Dollar (OC-71, ΔE=0.64). Coordinate SW 7100 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Ibis White (SW 7000) trim, Crushed Ice (SW 7647) hallways, and Silverplate (SW 7649) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Arcade White.

SPEC 01LRV 86.08% & H-K 94.6

What is the LRV of Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100)?

Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 86.08% (#F3EEE7) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 94.6 L*_HK.

At 86.08% reflectance, Arcade White (SW 7100) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Sherwin-Williams walls while maintaining HSL (35°, 33%, 93%).

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7100
SPEC 02CIELAB L*94.3 a*0.47 b*3.97

What undertones does Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=94.3, a*=0.47, b*=3.97) classifies Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=4 chroma and h°=83.2° hue.

Pair Arcade White (SW 7100) with North & East Windows for SW 7100 (86.08% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under SW 7100. Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7100 shifts from #F3EEE7 toward #FFE6C4.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7100
SPEC 03SW 7100 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100)?

Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100, #F3EEE7) are Behr New House White (RD-W10, #F1EDE7) at ΔE2000=0.61 and Benjamin Moore Sand Dollar (877, #F0EBE4) at ΔE2000=0.64.

Both RD-W10 and 877 matches are verified against Arcade White (SW 7100) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7100
SPEC 04SW 7100 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100)?

Alongside Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100, LRV 86.08%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000, #F2ECE6, LRV 84.68%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Ibis White (SW 7000) with Arcade White (SW 7100) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7100