Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) records 63.13% LRV and 84.1 L*_HK lightness (#D8CFBE, RGB 216/207/190). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=83.41, a*=0.24, b*=9.56, C*=9.56, h°=88.6°) place SW 7541 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) are Behr Aged Beige (PPU7-09, ΔE=0.8) and Benjamin Moore Cedar Key (982, ΔE=0.87).
Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541, #D8CFBE) 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) | Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) | #D8CFBE | 63.13% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Aged Beige (PPU7-09) | #D7CFC0 | 63% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.80 (98.3%) |
| Behr #2 | Gray Envelope (DC-011) | #D9D0C1 | 64% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.90 (98.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Cedar Key (982) | #D7CEBF | 62.52% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.87 (98.2%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Cedar Key (OC-16) | #D7CEBF | 62.52% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.87 (98.2%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.8 match for SW 7541: Aged Beige (PPU7-09) delivers identical 63% reflectance to SW 7541 with -1.12 softer C*=8.44 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.9 match for SW 7541: Gray Envelope (DC-011) delivers identical 64% reflectance to SW 7541 with -0.99 softer C*=8.57 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.04 equivalent for SW 7541: Sandy Clay (BWC-25) delivers identical 64% reflectance to SW 7541 with +1.26 higher C*=10.82 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.87 match for SW 7541: Cedar Key (982) delivers identical 62.52% reflectance to SW 7541 with -0.97 softer C*=8.59 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.87 match for SW 7541: Cedar Key (OC-16) delivers identical 62.52% reflectance to SW 7541 with -0.97 softer C*=8.59 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.06 equivalent for SW 7541: Elmira White (HC-84) delivers +2.6 LRV points lighter than Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) with -0.66 softer C*=8.9 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Grecian Ivory (#D8CFBE, LRV 63.13%).
Grecian Ivory (SW 7541, b*=9.56) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Grecian Ivory (SW 7541)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7541 (2700K shifts to #F5C8A0)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code SW 7541 (Grecian Ivory) reflects 63.13% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) registers J'=85.6, a'=0.21, and b'=6.56 with HSL (39°, 25%, 80%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 84.1 L*_HK. Because SW 7541 carries a*=0.24 red-green and b*=9.56 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.56, Grecian Ivory projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7541 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) holds its native #DFCEB6 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7541 adapts to #E5CCAE; at 3500K halogen, Grecian Ivory transitions to #EACBA8; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7541 warms to #F0C9A4; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) settles at #F5C8A0.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541, #D8CFBE), Behr Aged Beige (PPU7-09, #D7CFC0, LRV 63%) scores ΔE2000=0.8 and CAM16=0.69, followed by Gray Envelope (DC-011, ΔE=0.9). In Benjamin Moore, Cedar Key (982, #D7CEBF, LRV 62.52%) achieves ΔE2000=0.87 ahead of Cedar Key (OC-16, ΔE=0.87). Coordinate SW 7541 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Pure White (SW 7005) trim, Medici Ivory (SW 7558) hallways, and Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory.
Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 63.13% (#D8CFBE) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 84.1 L*_HK.
At 63.13% reflectance, Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=83.41) to hold its #D8CFBE color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=83.41, a*=0.24, b*=9.56) classifies Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=9.56 chroma and h°=88.6° hue.
Pair Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) with North & East Windows for SW 7541 (63.13% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Grecian Ivory (SW 7541). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7541 shifts from #D8CFBE toward #F5C8A0.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541, #D8CFBE) are Behr Aged Beige (PPU7-09, #D7CFC0) at ΔE2000=0.8 and Benjamin Moore Cedar Key (982, #D7CEBF) at ΔE2000=0.87.
Both PPU7-09 and 982 matches are verified against Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541, LRV 63.13%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Pure White (SW 7005, #EDECE6, LRV 83.77%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Pure White (SW 7005) with Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.