Sherwin-Williams Futon (SW 7101) records 79.86% LRV and 92 L*_HK lightness (#EDE6DB, RGB 237/230/219). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=91.56, a*=0.49, b*=6.19, C*=6.21, h°=85.5°) place SW 7101 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Futon (SW 7101) are Behr Shoelace (OR-W13, ΔE=0.69) and Benjamin Moore Winter Sky (2163-70, ΔE=1.45).
Sherwin-Williams Futon (SW 7101, #EDE6DB) 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) | Futon (SW 7101) | #EDE6DB | 79.86% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Shoelace (OR-W13) | #EAE4D9 | 78% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.69 (98.6%) |
| Behr #2 | White Truffle (720C-1) | #EFE9DE | 82% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.78 (98.4%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Winter Sky (2163-70) | #F4EBDF | 84.16% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.45 (97%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Collector'S Item (AF-45) | #F1EADC | 82.89% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.54 (96.8%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.69 match for SW 7101: Shoelace (OR-W13) delivers -1.9 LRV points deeper than Futon (SW 7101) with matched C*=6.08 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.78 match for SW 7101: White Truffle (720C-1) delivers +2.1 LRV points lighter than Futon (SW 7101) with matched C*=6.06 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.82 match for SW 7101: Pillar White (UL150-9) delivers +2.2 LRV points lighter than Futon (SW 7101) with -0.63 softer C*=5.58 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.45 equivalent for SW 7101: Winter Sky (2163-70) delivers +4.3 LRV points lighter than Futon (SW 7101) with +0.76 higher C*=6.97 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.54 equivalent for SW 7101: Collector'S Item (AF-45) delivers +3 LRV points lighter than Futon (SW 7101) with +1.42 higher C*=7.63 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.57 equivalent for SW 7101: Candle White (2164-70) delivers +2.1 LRV points lighter than Futon (SW 7101) with +0.52 higher C*=6.73 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Futon (#EDE6DB, LRV 79.86%).
Futon (SW 7101, b*=6.19) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
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3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7101 (2700K shifts to #FFDEB9)
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Code SW 7101 (Futon) reflects 79.86% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Futon (SW 7101) registers J'=92.9, a'=0.23, and b'=4.36 with HSL (37°, 33%, 89%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 92 L*_HK. Because SW 7101 carries a*=0.49 red-green and b*=6.19 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.21, Futon projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7101 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Futon (SW 7101) holds its native #F5E4D2 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7101 adapts to #FCE3C9; at 3500K halogen, Futon transitions to #FFE2C2; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7101 warms to #FFE0BD; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Futon (SW 7101) settles at #FFDEB9.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Futon (SW 7101, #EDE6DB), Behr Shoelace (OR-W13, #EAE4D9, LRV 78%) scores ΔE2000=0.69 and CAM16=0.76, followed by White Truffle (720C-1, ΔE=0.78). In Benjamin Moore, Winter Sky (2163-70, #F4EBDF, LRV 84.16%) achieves ΔE2000=1.45 ahead of Collector'S Item (AF-45, ΔE=1.54). Coordinate SW 7101 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Snowbound (SW 7004) trim, Accessible Beige (SW 7036) hallways, and Mindful Gray (SW 7016) accents.
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Sherwin-Williams Futon (SW 7101) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 79.86% (#EDE6DB) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 92 L*_HK.
At 79.86% reflectance, Futon (SW 7101) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Sherwin-Williams walls while maintaining HSL (37°, 33%, 89%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=91.56, a*=0.49, b*=6.19) classifies Sherwin-Williams Futon (SW 7101) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=6.21 chroma and h°=85.5° hue.
Pair Futon (SW 7101) with North & East Windows for SW 7101 (79.86% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Futon. Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7101 shifts from #EDE6DB toward #FFDEB9.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Futon (SW 7101, #EDE6DB) are Behr Shoelace (OR-W13, #EAE4D9) at ΔE2000=0.69 and Benjamin Moore Winter Sky (2163-70, #F4EBDF) at ΔE2000=1.45.
Both OR-W13 and 2163-70 matches are verified against Futon (SW 7101) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Futon (SW 7101, LRV 79.86%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004, #EDEAE5, LRV 82.58%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
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