Sherwin-Williams Maison Blanche (SW 7526) records 65.78% LRV and 85.5 L*_HK lightness (#DFD2BF, RGB 223/210/191). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=84.76, a*=1.35, b*=11.03, C*=11.11, h°=83°) place SW 7526 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Maison Blanche (SW 7526) are Behr Spanish Sand (OR-W07, ΔE=0.7) and Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream (1030, ΔE=0.93).
Sherwin-Williams Maison Blanche (SW 7526, #DFD2BF) 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) | Maison Blanche (SW 7526) | #DFD2BF | 65.78% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Spanish Sand (OR-W07) | #DCD0BD | 64% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.70 (98.5%) |
| Behr #2 | Roman Plaster (PPU7-10) | #DDD2BF | 65% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.97 (98%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Brandy Cream (1030) | #E2D4C2 | 67.39% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.93 (98%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Brandy Cream (CC-60) | #E2D4C2 | 67.39% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.93 (98%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.7 match for SW 7526: Spanish Sand (OR-W07) delivers -1.8 LRV points deeper than Maison Blanche (SW 7526) with matched C*=10.97 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.97 match for SW 7526: Roman Plaster (PPU7-10) delivers identical 65% reflectance to SW 7526 with matched C*=10.8 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.06 equivalent for SW 7526: Dainty Lace (MQ3-11) delivers -1.8 LRV points deeper than Maison Blanche (SW 7526) with +0.86 higher C*=11.97 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.93 match for SW 7526: Brandy Cream (1030) delivers +1.6 LRV points lighter than Maison Blanche (SW 7526) with matched C*=10.8 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.93 match for SW 7526: Brandy Cream (CC-60) delivers +1.6 LRV points lighter than Maison Blanche (SW 7526) with matched C*=10.8 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.93 match for SW 7526: Brandy Cream (OC-4) delivers +1.6 LRV points lighter than Maison Blanche (SW 7526) with matched C*=10.8 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Maison Blanche (#DFD2BF, LRV 65.78%).
Maison Blanche (SW 7526, b*=11.03) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Maison Blanche (65.78% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7526 (2700K shifts to #FCCBA1)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Maison Blanche (SW 7526) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code SW 7526 (Maison Blanche) reflects 65.78% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Maison Blanche (SW 7526) registers J'=86.9, a'=1.20, and b'=7.35 with HSL (36°, 33%, 81%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 85.5 L*_HK. Because SW 7526 carries a*=1.35 red-green and b*=11.03 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.11, Maison Blanche projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7526 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Maison Blanche (SW 7526) holds its native #E6D1B7 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7526 adapts to #EDCFAF; at 3500K halogen, Maison Blanche transitions to #F2CEA9; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7526 warms to #F7CCA4; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Maison Blanche (SW 7526) settles at #FCCBA1.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Maison Blanche (SW 7526, #DFD2BF), Behr Spanish Sand (OR-W07, #DCD0BD, LRV 64%) scores ΔE2000=0.7 and CAM16=0.79, followed by Roman Plaster (PPU7-10, ΔE=0.97). In Benjamin Moore, Brandy Cream (1030, #E2D4C2, LRV 67.39%) achieves ΔE2000=0.93 ahead of Brandy Cream (CC-60, ΔE=0.93). Coordinate SW 7526 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Ibis White (SW 7000) trim, Honied White (SW 7106) hallways, and Stone Lion (SW 7507) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Maison Blanche.
Sherwin-Williams Maison Blanche (SW 7526) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 65.78% (#DFD2BF) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 85.5 L*_HK.
At 65.78% reflectance, Maison Blanche (SW 7526) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=84.76) to hold its #DFD2BF color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=84.76, a*=1.35, b*=11.03) classifies Sherwin-Williams Maison Blanche (SW 7526) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=11.11 chroma and h°=83° hue.
Pair Maison Blanche (SW 7526) with North & East Windows for SW 7526 (65.78% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Maison Blanche (65.78% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7526 shifts from #DFD2BF toward #FCCBA1.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Maison Blanche (SW 7526, #DFD2BF) are Behr Spanish Sand (OR-W07, #DCD0BD) at ΔE2000=0.7 and Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream (1030, #E2D4C2) at ΔE2000=0.93.
Both OR-W07 and 1030 matches are verified against Maison Blanche (SW 7526) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Maison Blanche (SW 7526, LRV 65.78%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000, #F2ECE6, LRV 84.68%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ibis White (SW 7000) with Maison Blanche (SW 7526) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.