Sherwin-Williams Marshmallow (SW 7001) records 81.96% LRV and 92.8 L*_HK lightness (#EEE9E0, RGB 238/233/224). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=92.5, a*=0.14, b*=4.96, C*=4.96, h°=88.4°) place SW 7001 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Marshmallow (SW 7001) are Behr Villa White (PWN-51, ΔE=0.21) and Benjamin Moore Sand Dollar (877, ΔE=1.06).
Sherwin-Williams Marshmallow (SW 7001, #EEE9E0) 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) | Marshmallow (SW 7001) | #EEE9E0 | 81.96% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Villa White (PWN-51) | #EFEAE1 | 83% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.21 (99.6%) |
| Behr #2 | Pillar White (UL150-9) | #EFE9DF | 82.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.55 (98.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Sand Dollar (877) | #F0EBE4 | 83.65% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.06 (97.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Sand Dollar (OC-71) | #F0EBE4 | 83.65% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.06 (97.8%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.21 match for SW 7001: Villa White (PWN-51) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Marshmallow (SW 7001) with matched C*=4.96 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.55 match for SW 7001: Pillar White (UL150-9) delivers identical 82.09% reflectance to SW 7001 with +0.62 higher C*=5.58 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.59 match for SW 7001: Solid Opal (BWC-06) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Marshmallow (SW 7001) with -0.61 softer C*=4.35 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.06 equivalent for SW 7001: Sand Dollar (877) delivers +1.7 LRV points lighter than Marshmallow (SW 7001) with -0.95 softer C*=4.01 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.06 equivalent for SW 7001: Sand Dollar (OC-71) delivers +1.7 LRV points lighter than Marshmallow (SW 7001) with -0.95 softer C*=4.01 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.6 equivalent for SW 7001: Pink Damask (890) delivers +5.9 LRV points lighter than Marshmallow (SW 7001) with matched C*=5.07 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Marshmallow (#EEE9E0, LRV 81.96%).
Marshmallow (SW 7001, b*=4.96) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7001 (#EEE9E0)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7001 (2700K shifts to #FFE1BE)
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Code SW 7001 (Marshmallow) reflects 81.96% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Marshmallow (SW 7001) registers J'=93.7, a'=-0.19, and b'=3.56 with HSL (39°, 29%, 91%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 92.8 L*_HK. Because SW 7001 carries a*=0.14 red-green and b*=4.96 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=4.96, Marshmallow projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7001 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Marshmallow (SW 7001) holds its native #F6E7D7 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7001 adapts to #FDE6CD; at 3500K halogen, Marshmallow transitions to #FFE5C7; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7001 warms to #FFE3C2; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Marshmallow (SW 7001) settles at #FFE1BE.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Marshmallow (SW 7001, #EEE9E0), Behr Villa White (PWN-51, #EFEAE1, LRV 83%) scores ΔE2000=0.21 and CAM16=0.3, followed by Pillar White (UL150-9, ΔE=0.55). In Benjamin Moore, Sand Dollar (877, #F0EBE4, LRV 83.65%) achieves ΔE2000=1.06 ahead of Sand Dollar (OC-71, ΔE=1.06). Coordinate SW 7001 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Alabaster (SW 7008) trim, Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) hallways, and Mindful Gray (SW 7016) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Marshmallow.
Sherwin-Williams Marshmallow (SW 7001) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 81.96% (#EEE9E0) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 92.8 L*_HK.
At 81.96% reflectance, Marshmallow (SW 7001) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Sherwin-Williams walls while maintaining HSL (39°, 29%, 91%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=92.5, a*=0.14, b*=4.96) classifies Sherwin-Williams Marshmallow (SW 7001) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=4.96 chroma and h°=88.4° hue.
Pair Marshmallow (SW 7001) with North & East Windows for SW 7001 (81.96% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7001 (#EEE9E0). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7001 shifts from #EEE9E0 toward #FFE1BE.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Marshmallow (SW 7001, #EEE9E0) are Behr Villa White (PWN-51, #EFEAE1) at ΔE2000=0.21 and Benjamin Moore Sand Dollar (877, #F0EBE4) at ΔE2000=1.06.
Both PWN-51 and 877 matches are verified against Marshmallow (SW 7001) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Marshmallow (SW 7001, LRV 81.96%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008, #EDEAE0, LRV 82.35%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
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