Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground (SW 7568) records 70.76% LRV and 87.9 L*_HK lightness (#E2DACA, RGB 226/218/202). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=87.28, a*=0.03, b*=8.85, C*=8.85, h°=89.8°) place SW 7568 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Neutral Ground (SW 7568) are Behr Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40, ΔE=0.7) and Benjamin Moore Sonnet (AF-55, ΔE=0.9).
Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground (SW 7568, #E2DACA) 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) | Neutral Ground (SW 7568) | #E2DACA | 70.76% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) | #E5DCCC | 72% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.70 (98.5%) |
| Behr #2 | Pale Palomino (HDC-CT-05) | #E5DBCA | 72% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.96 (98%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Sonnet (AF-55) | #E3DBCD | 71.57% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.90 (98.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | White Sand (964) | #E0D8C6 | 69.24% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.96 (98%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.7 match for SW 7568: Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Neutral Ground (SW 7568) with matched C*=8.96 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.96 match for SW 7568: Pale Palomino (HDC-CT-05) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Neutral Ground (SW 7568) with +0.75 higher C*=9.6 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.04 equivalent for SW 7568: Predictable (BWC-15) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Neutral Ground (SW 7568) with matched C*=9.12 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.9 match for SW 7568: Sonnet (AF-55) delivers identical 71.57% reflectance to SW 7568 with -0.99 softer C*=7.86 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.96 match for SW 7568: White Sand (964) delivers -1.5 LRV points deeper than Neutral Ground (SW 7568) with +1 higher C*=9.85 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.96 match for SW 7568: White Sand (OC-10) delivers -1.5 LRV points deeper than Neutral Ground (SW 7568) with +1 higher C*=9.85 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Neutral Ground (#E2DACA, LRV 70.76%).
Neutral Ground (SW 7568, b*=8.85) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Neutral Ground (70.76% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7568 (2700K shifts to #FFD3AB)
Need Neutral Ground (SW 7568, LRV 70.76%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #E2DACA:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground (SW 7568) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code SW 7568 (Neutral Ground) reflects 70.76% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground (SW 7568) registers J'=89.1, a'=-0.02, and b'=6.11 with HSL (40°, 29%, 84%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 87.9 L*_HK. Because SW 7568 carries a*=0.03 red-green and b*=8.85 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.85, Neutral Ground projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7568 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Neutral Ground (SW 7568) holds its native #E9D9C1 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7568 adapts to #F0D7B9; at 3500K halogen, Neutral Ground transitions to #F5D6B3; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7568 warms to #FCD4AE; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Neutral Ground (SW 7568) settles at #FFD3AB.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground (SW 7568, #E2DACA), Behr Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40, #E5DCCC, LRV 72%) scores ΔE2000=0.7 and CAM16=0.78, followed by Pale Palomino (HDC-CT-05, ΔE=0.96). In Benjamin Moore, Sonnet (AF-55, #E3DBCD, LRV 71.57%) achieves ΔE2000=0.9 ahead of White Sand (964, ΔE=0.96). Coordinate SW 7568 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Pure White (SW 7005) trim, Jogging Path (SW 7638) hallways, and Gateway Gray (SW 7644) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground.
Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground (SW 7568) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 70.76% (#E2DACA) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 87.9 L*_HK.
At 70.76% reflectance, Neutral Ground (SW 7568) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=87.28) to hold its #E2DACA color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=87.28, a*=0.03, b*=8.85) classifies Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground (SW 7568) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=8.85 chroma and h°=89.8° hue.
Pair Neutral Ground (SW 7568) with North & East Windows for SW 7568 (70.76% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Neutral Ground (70.76% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7568 shifts from #E2DACA toward #FFD3AB.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground (SW 7568, #E2DACA) are Behr Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40, #E5DCCC) at ΔE2000=0.7 and Benjamin Moore Sonnet (AF-55, #E3DBCD) at ΔE2000=0.9.
Both MQ3-40 and AF-55 matches are verified against Neutral Ground (SW 7568) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground (SW 7568, LRV 70.76%), 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 Neutral Ground (SW 7568) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.