PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #EEEFEA • LRV 85.89% • CIE D65 2°•
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: SW 7006
Official Sherwin-Williams Fan DeckSW 7006
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Extra White
Soft Green-Beige
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
238, 239, 234
LRV REFLECTANCE
85.89%
HK LIGHTNESS
94.5 L*
Sherwin-Williams Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code SW 7006

Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #SW 7006 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006) records 85.89% LRV and 94.5 L*_HK lightness (#EEEFEA, RGB 238/239/234). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=94.25, a*=-1.21, b*=2.3, C*=2.6, h°=117.7°) place SW 7006 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Extra White (SW 7006) are Behr Windmill Wings (610E-1, ΔE=0.42) and Benjamin Moore White Christmas (872, ΔE=0.65).

1. LRV INDEX
85.89%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Soft Green-Beige
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
2.6
Whisper-Soft Neutral
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
117.7°
CIELAB L* 94.25 a* -1.21 b* 2.3
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for SW 7006 (85.89% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7006 (2700K shifts to #FFE7C7)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7006 (#EEEFEA)
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7006 (#EEEFEA)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006)

Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006, #EEEFEA) 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)Extra White (SW 7006)#EEEFEA85.89%Soft Green-Beige0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Windmill Wings (610E-1)#F0F1EC87%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 0.42 (99.1%)
Behr #2Frost (57)#EFF0EC87%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 0.54 (98.9%)
Benjamin Moore #1White Christmas (872)#ECEEEA84.94%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 0.65 (98.6%)
Benjamin Moore #2Winter Snow (OC-63)#ECEEEA84.94%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 0.65 (98.6%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7006#EEEFEA • LRV 85.89%
MATCH #1: Behr 610E-1#F0F1EC • LRV 87%
Behr Windmill Wings (610E-1)
Soft Green-Beige • 99.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.42CAM16: 0.60

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.42 match for SW 7006: Windmill Wings (610E-1) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than Extra White (SW 7006) with matched C*=2.59 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7006#EEEFEA • LRV 85.89%
MATCH #2: Behr 57#EFF0EC • LRV 87%
Behr Frost (57)
Soft Green-Beige • 98.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.54CAM16: 0.54

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.54 match for SW 7006: Frost (57) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than Extra White (SW 7006) with -0.51 softer C*=2.09 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7006#EEEFEA • LRV 85.89%
MATCH #3: Behr 52#EBEBE6 • LRV 83%
Behr White (52)
Soft Green-Beige • 98% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.94CAM16: 1.22

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.94 match for SW 7006: White (52) delivers -2.9 LRV points deeper than Extra White (SW 7006) with matched C*=2.58 saturation.

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7006#EEEFEA • LRV 85.89%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 872#ECEEEA • LRV 84.94%
Benjamin Moore White Christmas (872)
Soft Green-Beige • 98.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.65CAM16: 0.75

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.65 match for SW 7006: White Christmas (872) delivers -1 LRV points deeper than Extra White (SW 7006) with matched C*=2.18 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7006#EEEFEA • LRV 85.89%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore OC-63#ECEEEA • LRV 84.94%
Benjamin Moore Winter Snow (OC-63)
Soft Green-Beige • 98.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.65CAM16: 0.75

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.65 match for SW 7006: Winter Snow (OC-63) delivers -1 LRV points deeper than Extra White (SW 7006) with matched C*=2.18 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7006#EEEFEA • LRV 85.89%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore I-02#F1F2EE • LRV 88.41%
Benjamin Moore Super White (I-02)
Soft Green-Beige • 98.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.81CAM16: 1.01

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.81 match for SW 7006: Super White (I-02) delivers +2.5 LRV points lighter than Extra White (SW 7006) with -0.51 softer C*=2.09 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Extra White (#EEEFEA, LRV 85.89%).

LRV 92.71%
Ceiling for SW 7006
High Reflective White
SW 7757
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 86.08%
Trim for SW 7006
Arcade White
SW 7100
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 85.89%
Extra White (SW 7006) Wall
Extra White
SW 7006
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 64.01%
Adjoining Room (SW 7006)
Silverpointe
SW 7653
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 50.67%
Accent / Millwork (SW 7006)
Argos
SW 7065
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for SW 7006 (85.89% LRV)

Extra White (SW 7006, b*=2.3) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7006 (#EEEFEA)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7006 (2700K shifts to #FFE7C7)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Sherwin-Williams Alternatives to SW 7006

Need Extra White (SW 7006, LRV 85.89%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #EEEFEA:

Lighter than SW 7006 (+LRV)
High Reflective White (SW 7757)
LRV 92.71% • Soft Green-Beige
#F7F7F1
ΔE 1.78
Deeper than SW 7006 (-LRV)
Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007)
LRV 82.53% • Soft Green-Beige
#E9EBE7
ΔE 1.07
Warmer than SW 7006 (+b*)Alabaster (SW 7008)
LRV 82.35% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#EDEAE0
ΔE 2.81
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006) 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 7006
Color Reference Name:
Extra White
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
85.89% • Soft Green-Beige
Sherwin-Williams #SW 7006 • #EEEFEA • LRV 85.89%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006)

Code SW 7006 (Extra White) reflects 85.89% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006) registers J'=95.1, a'=-2.13, and b'=1.75 with HSL (72°, 14%, 93%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 94.5 L*_HK. Because SW 7006 carries a*=-1.21 red-green and b*=2.3 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=2.6, Extra White projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7006 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Extra White (SW 7006) holds its native #F6EDE0 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7006 adapts to #FEECD7; at 3500K halogen, Extra White transitions to #FFEBD0; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7006 warms to #FFE9CB; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Extra White (SW 7006) settles at #FFE7C7.

When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006, #EEEFEA), Behr Windmill Wings (610E-1, #F0F1EC, LRV 87%) scores ΔE2000=0.42 and CAM16=0.6, followed by Frost (57, ΔE=0.54). In Benjamin Moore, White Christmas (872, #ECEEEA, LRV 84.94%) achieves ΔE2000=0.65 ahead of Winter Snow (OC-63, ΔE=0.65). Coordinate SW 7006 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Arcade White (SW 7100) trim, Silverpointe (SW 7653) hallways, and Argos (SW 7065) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006)

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

SPEC 01LRV 85.89% & H-K 94.5

What is the LRV of Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006)?

Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 85.89% (#EEEFEA) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 94.5 L*_HK.

At 85.89% reflectance, Extra White (SW 7006) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Sherwin-Williams walls while maintaining HSL (72°, 14%, 93%).

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7006
SPEC 02CIELAB L*94.25 a*-1.21 b*2.3

What undertones does Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=94.25, a*=-1.21, b*=2.3) classifies Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=2.6 chroma and h°=117.7° hue.

Pair Extra White (SW 7006) with North & East Windows for SW 7006 (85.89% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7006 (#EEEFEA). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7006 shifts from #EEEFEA toward #FFE7C7.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7006
SPEC 03SW 7006 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006)?

Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006, #EEEFEA) are Behr Windmill Wings (610E-1, #F0F1EC) at ΔE2000=0.42 and Benjamin Moore White Christmas (872, #ECEEEA) at ΔE2000=0.65.

Both 610E-1 and 872 matches are verified against Extra White (SW 7006) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7006
SPEC 04SW 7006 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006)?

Alongside Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006, LRV 85.89%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100, #F3EEE7, LRV 86.08%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Arcade White (SW 7100) with Extra White (SW 7006) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7006