PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #F0E1D8 • LRV 77.53% • CIE D65 2°•
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: SW 6322
Official Sherwin-Williams Fan DeckSW 6322
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Intimate White
Warm Gold-Beige
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
240, 225, 216
LRV REFLECTANCE
77.53%
HK LIGHTNESS
91 L*
Sherwin-Williams Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code SW 6322

Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #SW 6322 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322) records 77.53% LRV and 91 L*_HK lightness (#F0E1D8, RGB 240/225/216). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=90.48, a*=3.61, b*=6.23, C*=7.2, h°=59.9°) place SW 6322 in the Warm Gold-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Intimate White (SW 6322) are Behr Cameo Stone (N160-1, ΔE=1.4) and Benjamin Moore Wheatberry (2099-70, ΔE=1.3).

1. LRV INDEX
77.53%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Gold-Beige
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
7.2
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
59.9°
CIELAB L* 90.48 a* 3.61 b* 6.23
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for SW 6322 (77.53% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6322 (2700K shifts to #FFD9B7)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Bleached Ash
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under SW 6322
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322)

Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322, #F0E1D8) 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)Intimate White (SW 6322)#F0E1D877.53%Warm Gold-Beige0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Cameo Stone (N160-1)#EBDFD876%Warm Gold-BeigeΔE 1.40 (97.1%)
Behr #2My Sweetheart (RD-W03)#F8E7DF82%Warm Gold-BeigeΔE 1.80 (96.2%)
Benjamin Moore #1Wheatberry (2099-70)#EDE1DA77.07%Warm Gold-BeigeΔE 1.30 (97.3%)
Benjamin Moore #2Melted Ice Cream (2095-70)#EEE2DB77.84%Warm Gold-BeigeΔE 1.31 (97.2%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6322#F0E1D8 • LRV 77.53%
MATCH #1: Behr N160-1#EBDFD8 • LRV 76%
Behr Cameo Stone (N160-1)
Warm Gold-Beige • 97.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.40CAM16: 1.34

Cross-room ΔE=1.4 equivalent for SW 6322: Cameo Stone (N160-1) delivers -1.5 LRV points deeper than Intimate White (SW 6322) with -1.51 softer C*=5.69 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6322#F0E1D8 • LRV 77.53%
MATCH #2: Behr RD-W03#F8E7DF • LRV 82%
Behr My Sweetheart (RD-W03)
Warm Gold-Beige • 96.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.80CAM16: 2.15

Cross-room ΔE=1.8 equivalent for SW 6322: My Sweetheart (RD-W03) delivers +4.5 LRV points lighter than Intimate White (SW 6322) with matched C*=7.45 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6322#F0E1D8 • LRV 77.53%
MATCH #3: Behr MQ3-34#EFDCD3 • LRV 74%
Behr Stolen Kiss (MQ3-34)
Warm Gold-Beige • 96% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.92CAM16: 1.76

Cross-room ΔE=1.92 equivalent for SW 6322: Stolen Kiss (MQ3-34) delivers -3.5 LRV points deeper than Intimate White (SW 6322) with +1.24 higher C*=8.44 chroma.

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6322#F0E1D8 • LRV 77.53%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 2099-70#EDE1DA • LRV 77.07%
Benjamin Moore Wheatberry (2099-70)
Warm Gold-Beige • 97.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.30CAM16: 1.10

Cross-room ΔE=1.3 equivalent for SW 6322: Wheatberry (2099-70) delivers identical 77.07% reflectance to SW 6322 with -1.52 softer C*=5.68 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6322#F0E1D8 • LRV 77.53%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore 2095-70#EEE2DB • LRV 77.84%
Benjamin Moore Melted Ice Cream (2095-70)
Warm Gold-Beige • 97.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.31CAM16: 1.10

Cross-room ΔE=1.31 equivalent for SW 6322: Melted Ice Cream (2095-70) delivers identical 77.84% reflectance to SW 6322 with -1.54 softer C*=5.66 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6322#F0E1D8 • LRV 77.53%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore 2096-70#F0E4DC • LRV 79.34%
Benjamin Moore Early Sunset (2096-70)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.33CAM16: 1.20

Cross-room ΔE=1.33 equivalent for SW 6322: Early Sunset (2096-70) delivers +1.8 LRV points lighter than Intimate White (SW 6322) with -1.2 softer C*=6 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Intimate White (#F0E1D8, LRV 77.53%).

LRV 92.71%
Ceiling for SW 6322
High Reflective White
SW 7757
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 82.53%
Trim for SW 6322
Ceiling Bright White
SW 7007
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 77.53%
Intimate White (SW 6322) Wall
Intimate White
SW 6322
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 57.33%
Adjoining Room (SW 6322)
Angora
SW 6036
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 45.55%
Accent / Millwork (SW 6322)
Temperate Taupe
SW 6037
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for SW 6322 (77.53% LRV)

Intimate White (SW 6322, b*=6.23) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under SW 6322

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6322 (2700K shifts to #FFD9B7)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Sherwin-Williams Alternatives to SW 6322

Need Intimate White (SW 6322, LRV 77.53%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #F0E1D8:

Lighter than SW 6322 (+LRV)Ibis White (SW 7000)
LRV 84.68% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F2ECE6
ΔE 4.32
Deeper than SW 6322 (-LRV)
Polite White (SW 6056)
LRV 73.96% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#E9DDD4
ΔE 1.67
Warmer than SW 6322 (+b*)Nearly Peach (SW 6336)
LRV 75.44% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#EFDED1
ΔE 1.85
Cooler than SW 6322 (-b*)Hush White (SW 6042)
LRV 71.69% • Warm Gold-Beige
#E5DAD4
ΔE 2.48
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322) 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 6322
Color Reference Name:
Intimate White
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
77.53% • Warm Gold-Beige
Sherwin-Williams #SW 6322 • #F0E1D8 • LRV 77.53%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322)

Code SW 6322 (Intimate White) reflects 77.53% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322) registers J'=92.1, a'=3.01, and b'=4.26 with HSL (22°, 44%, 89%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 91 L*_HK. Because SW 6322 carries a*=3.61 red-green and b*=6.23 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=7.2, Intimate White projects a warm warm gold-beige character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6322 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Intimate White (SW 6322) holds its native #F8DFCF swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6322 adapts to #FEDEC6; at 3500K halogen, Intimate White transitions to #FFDDC0; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6322 warms to #FFDBBB; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Intimate White (SW 6322) settles at #FFD9B7.

When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322, #F0E1D8), Behr Cameo Stone (N160-1, #EBDFD8, LRV 76%) scores ΔE2000=1.4 and CAM16=1.34, followed by My Sweetheart (RD-W03, ΔE=1.8). In Benjamin Moore, Wheatberry (2099-70, #EDE1DA, LRV 77.07%) achieves ΔE2000=1.3 ahead of Melted Ice Cream (2095-70, ΔE=1.31). Coordinate SW 6322 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) trim, Angora (SW 6036) hallways, and Temperate Taupe (SW 6037) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322)

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

SPEC 01LRV 77.53% & H-K 91

What is the LRV of Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322)?

Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 77.53% (#F0E1D8) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 91 L*_HK.

At 77.53% reflectance, Intimate White (SW 6322) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Sherwin-Williams walls while maintaining HSL (22°, 44%, 89%).

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6322
SPEC 02CIELAB L*90.48 a*3.61 b*6.23

What undertones does Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=90.48, a*=3.61, b*=6.23) classifies Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322) as a Warm Warm Gold-Beige with C*=7.2 chroma and h°=59.9° hue.

Pair Intimate White (SW 6322) with North & East Windows for SW 6322 (77.53% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under SW 6322. Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6322 shifts from #F0E1D8 toward #FFD9B7.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6322
SPEC 03SW 6322 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322)?

Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322, #F0E1D8) are Behr Cameo Stone (N160-1, #EBDFD8) at ΔE2000=1.4 and Benjamin Moore Wheatberry (2099-70, #EDE1DA) at ΔE2000=1.3.

Both N160-1 and 2099-70 matches are verified against Intimate White (SW 6322) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6322
SPEC 04SW 6322 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322)?

Alongside Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322, LRV 77.53%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, #E9EBE7, LRV 82.53%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) with Intimate White (SW 6322) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6322