PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #ECE5D8 • LRV 79% • CIE D65 2°•
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: SW 7013
Official Sherwin-Williams Fan DeckSW 7013
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Ivory Lace
Warm Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
236, 229, 216
LRV REFLECTANCE
79%
HK LIGHTNESS
91.6 L*
Sherwin-Williams Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code SW 7013

Sherwin-Williams Ivory Lace (SW 7013) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #SW 7013 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Sherwin-Williams Ivory Lace (SW 7013) records 79% LRV and 91.6 L*_HK lightness (#ECE5D8, RGB 236/229/216). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=91.16, a*=0.16, b*=7.17, C*=7.17, h°=88.7°) place SW 7013 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Ivory Lace (SW 7013) are Behr Sail Cloth (N300-1, ΔE=0.43) and Benjamin Moore Collector'S Item (AF-45, ΔE=1.14).

1. LRV INDEX
79%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
7.17
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
88.7°
CIELAB L* 91.16 a* 0.16 b* 7.17
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for SW 7013 (79% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7013 (2700K shifts to #FFDDB7)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Ivory Lace (SW 7013)
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Ivory Lace (SW 7013)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Sherwin-Williams Ivory Lace (SW 7013)

Sherwin-Williams Ivory Lace (SW 7013, #ECE5D8) 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)Ivory Lace (SW 7013)#ECE5D879%Warm Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Sail Cloth (N300-1)#ECE5D778%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.43 (99.1%)
Behr #2Exclusive Ivory (HDC-MD-11)#EEE6D880%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.58 (98.8%)
Benjamin Moore #1Collector'S Item (AF-45)#F1EADC82.89%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.14 (97.6%)
Benjamin Moore #2White Down (970)#EBE6D779.33%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.51 (96.8%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7013#ECE5D8 • LRV 79%
MATCH #1: Behr N300-1#ECE5D7 • LRV 78%
Behr Sail Cloth (N300-1)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.43CAM16: 0.35

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.43 match for SW 7013: Sail Cloth (N300-1) delivers -1 LRV points deeper than Ivory Lace (SW 7013) with matched C*=7.66 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7013#ECE5D8 • LRV 79%
MATCH #2: Behr HDC-MD-11#EEE6D8 • LRV 80%
Behr Exclusive Ivory (HDC-MD-11)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.58CAM16: 0.55

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.58 match for SW 7013: Exclusive Ivory (HDC-MD-11) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Ivory Lace (SW 7013) with +0.62 higher C*=7.79 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7013#ECE5D8 • LRV 79%
MATCH #3: Behr OR-W13#EAE4D9 • LRV 78%
Behr Shoelace (OR-W13)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.87CAM16: 0.78

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.87 match for SW 7013: Shoelace (OR-W13) delivers -1 LRV points deeper than Ivory Lace (SW 7013) with -1.09 softer C*=6.08 chroma.

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7013#ECE5D8 • LRV 79%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore AF-45#F1EADC • LRV 82.89%
Benjamin Moore Collector'S Item (AF-45)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.14CAM16: 1.53

Cross-room ΔE=1.14 equivalent for SW 7013: Collector'S Item (AF-45) delivers +3.9 LRV points lighter than Ivory Lace (SW 7013) with matched C*=7.63 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7013#ECE5D8 • LRV 79%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore 970#EBE6D7 • LRV 79.33%
Benjamin Moore White Down (970)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 96.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.51CAM16: 1.06

Cross-room ΔE=1.51 equivalent for SW 7013: White Down (970) delivers identical 79.33% reflectance to SW 7013 with +0.78 higher C*=7.95 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7013#ECE5D8 • LRV 79%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore CC-50#EBE6D7 • LRV 79.33%
Benjamin Moore White Down (CC-50)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 96.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.51CAM16: 1.06

Cross-room ΔE=1.51 equivalent for SW 7013: White Down (CC-50) delivers identical 79.33% reflectance to SW 7013 with +0.78 higher C*=7.95 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Sherwin-Williams Ivory Lace (SW 7013)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Ivory Lace (#ECE5D8, LRV 79%).

LRV 92.71%
Ceiling for SW 7013
High Reflective White
SW 7757
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 82.58%
Trim for SW 7013
Snowbound
SW 7004
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 79%
Ivory Lace (SW 7013) Wall
Ivory Lace
SW 7013
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 57.23%
Adjoining Room (SW 7013)
Worldly Gray
SW 7043
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 47.56%
Accent / Millwork (SW 7013)
Anew Gray
SW 7030
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for SW 7013 (79% LRV)

Ivory Lace (SW 7013, b*=7.17) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Ivory Lace (SW 7013)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7013 (2700K shifts to #FFDDB7)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Sherwin-Williams Alternatives to SW 7013

Need Ivory Lace (SW 7013, LRV 79%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #ECE5D8:

Lighter than SW 7013 (+LRV)
Classic Light Buff (SW 50)
LRV 82.71% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F0EADC
ΔE 1.26
Deeper than SW 7013 (-LRV)
Shoji White (SW 7042)
LRV 74.45% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#E6DFD3
ΔE 1.37
Warmer than SW 7013 (+b*)
Restful White (SW 7563)
LRV 80.99% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#EEE8D7
ΔE 1.97
Cooler than SW 7013 (-b*)Pearly White (SW 7009)
LRV 77.23% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#E8E3D9
ΔE 1.43
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Ivory Lace (SW 7013) 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 7013
Color Reference Name:
Ivory Lace
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
79% • Warm Yellow-Cream
Sherwin-Williams #SW 7013 • #ECE5D8 • LRV 79%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Sherwin-Williams Ivory Lace (SW 7013)

Code SW 7013 (Ivory Lace) reflects 79% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Ivory Lace (SW 7013) registers J'=92.5, a'=-0.01, and b'=5.02 with HSL (39°, 34%, 89%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 91.6 L*_HK. Because SW 7013 carries a*=0.16 red-green and b*=7.17 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=7.17, Ivory Lace projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7013 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Ivory Lace (SW 7013) holds its native #F4E3CF swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7013 adapts to #FBE2C6; at 3500K halogen, Ivory Lace transitions to #FFE1C0; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7013 warms to #FFDFBA; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Ivory Lace (SW 7013) settles at #FFDDB7.

When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Ivory Lace (SW 7013, #ECE5D8), Behr Sail Cloth (N300-1, #ECE5D7, LRV 78%) scores ΔE2000=0.43 and CAM16=0.35, followed by Exclusive Ivory (HDC-MD-11, ΔE=0.58). In Benjamin Moore, Collector'S Item (AF-45, #F1EADC, LRV 82.89%) achieves ΔE2000=1.14 ahead of White Down (970, ΔE=1.51). Coordinate SW 7013 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Snowbound (SW 7004) trim, Worldly Gray (SW 7043) hallways, and Anew Gray (SW 7030) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwin-Williams Ivory Lace (SW 7013)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Ivory Lace.

SPEC 01LRV 79% & H-K 91.6

What is the LRV of Sherwin-Williams Ivory Lace (SW 7013)?

Sherwin-Williams Ivory Lace (SW 7013) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 79% (#ECE5D8) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 91.6 L*_HK.

At 79% reflectance, Ivory Lace (SW 7013) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Sherwin-Williams walls while maintaining HSL (39°, 34%, 89%).

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7013
SPEC 02CIELAB L*91.16 a*0.16 b*7.17

What undertones does Sherwin-Williams Ivory Lace (SW 7013) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=91.16, a*=0.16, b*=7.17) classifies Sherwin-Williams Ivory Lace (SW 7013) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=7.17 chroma and h°=88.7° hue.

Pair Ivory Lace (SW 7013) with North & East Windows for SW 7013 (79% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Ivory Lace (SW 7013). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7013 shifts from #ECE5D8 toward #FFDDB7.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7013
SPEC 03SW 7013 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Sherwin-Williams Ivory Lace (SW 7013)?

Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Ivory Lace (SW 7013, #ECE5D8) are Behr Sail Cloth (N300-1, #ECE5D7) at ΔE2000=0.43 and Benjamin Moore Collector'S Item (AF-45, #F1EADC) at ΔE2000=1.14.

Both N300-1 and AF-45 matches are verified against Ivory Lace (SW 7013) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7013
SPEC 04SW 7013 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Sherwin-Williams Ivory Lace (SW 7013)?

Alongside Sherwin-Williams Ivory Lace (SW 7013, LRV 79%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004, #EDEAE5, LRV 82.58%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Snowbound (SW 7004) with Ivory Lace (SW 7013) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7013