Sherwin-Williams Choice Cream (SW 6357) records 77.19% LRV and 91 L*_HK lightness (#F0E1D0, RGB 240/225/208). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=90.29, a*=2.34, b*=10.15, C*=10.42, h°=77°) place SW 6357 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Choice Cream (SW 6357) are Behr Calming Retreat (PWN-43, ΔE=0.82) and Benjamin Moore Puppy Paws (1156, ΔE=0.5).
Sherwin-Williams Choice Cream (SW 6357, #F0E1D0) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Choice Cream (SW 6357) | #F0E1D0 | 77.19% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Calming Retreat (PWN-43) | #EEE0D1 | 76% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.82 (98.3%) |
| Behr #2 | Natural Linen (W-F-120) | #ECDFCF | 75% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.97 (98%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Puppy Paws (1156) | #F0E2D2 | 77.82% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.50 (99%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Pristine (OC-75) | #F0E2D2 | 77.82% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.50 (99%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.82 match for SW 6357: Calming Retreat (PWN-43) delivers -1.2 LRV points deeper than Choice Cream (SW 6357) with -1.08 softer C*=9.34 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.97 match for SW 6357: Natural Linen (W-F-120) delivers -2.2 LRV points deeper than Choice Cream (SW 6357) with -0.82 softer C*=9.6 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.02 equivalent for SW 6357: Clay Dust (N250-1) delivers identical 78% reflectance to SW 6357 with -1.3 softer C*=9.12 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.5 match for SW 6357: Puppy Paws (1156) delivers identical 77.82% reflectance to SW 6357 with -0.65 softer C*=9.77 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.5 match for SW 6357: Pristine (OC-75) delivers identical 77.82% reflectance to SW 6357 with -0.65 softer C*=9.77 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.88 match for SW 6357: Gentle Repose (1149) delivers -1.4 LRV points deeper than Choice Cream (SW 6357) with +1.11 higher C*=11.53 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Choice Cream (#F0E1D0, LRV 77.19%).
Choice Cream (SW 6357, b*=10.15) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 6357 (#F0E1D0)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6357 (2700K shifts to #FFD9B0)
Need Choice Cream (SW 6357, LRV 77.19%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #F0E1D0:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Choice Cream (SW 6357) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code SW 6357 (Choice Cream) reflects 77.19% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Choice Cream (SW 6357) registers J'=91.9, a'=1.97, and b'=6.72 with HSL (32°, 52%, 88%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 91 L*_HK. Because SW 6357 carries a*=2.34 red-green and b*=10.15 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.42, Choice Cream projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6357 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Choice Cream (SW 6357) holds its native #F8DFC7 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6357 adapts to #FEDEBE; at 3500K halogen, Choice Cream transitions to #FFDDB8; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6357 warms to #FFDBB3; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Choice Cream (SW 6357) settles at #FFD9B0.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Choice Cream (SW 6357, #F0E1D0), Behr Calming Retreat (PWN-43, #EEE0D1, LRV 76%) scores ΔE2000=0.82 and CAM16=0.74, followed by Natural Linen (W-F-120, ΔE=0.97). In Benjamin Moore, Puppy Paws (1156, #F0E2D2, LRV 77.82%) achieves ΔE2000=0.5 ahead of Pristine (OC-75, ΔE=0.5). Coordinate SW 6357 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Ibis White (SW 7000) trim, Sand Dollar (SW 6099) hallways, and Balanced Beige (SW 7037) accents.
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Sherwin-Williams Choice Cream (SW 6357) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 77.19% (#F0E1D0) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 91 L*_HK.
At 77.19% reflectance, Choice Cream (SW 6357) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Sherwin-Williams walls while maintaining HSL (32°, 52%, 88%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=90.29, a*=2.34, b*=10.15) classifies Sherwin-Williams Choice Cream (SW 6357) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=10.42 chroma and h°=77° hue.
Pair Choice Cream (SW 6357) with North & East Windows for SW 6357 (77.19% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 6357 (#F0E1D0). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6357 shifts from #F0E1D0 toward #FFD9B0.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Choice Cream (SW 6357, #F0E1D0) are Behr Calming Retreat (PWN-43, #EEE0D1) at ΔE2000=0.82 and Benjamin Moore Puppy Paws (1156, #F0E2D2) at ΔE2000=0.5.
Both PWN-43 and 1156 matches are verified against Choice Cream (SW 6357) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Choice Cream (SW 6357, LRV 77.19%), 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 Choice Cream (SW 6357) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.