PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #E6DDD5 • LRV 73.47% • CIE D65 2°•
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: SW 6063
Official Sherwin-Williams Fan DeckSW 6063
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Nice White
Warm Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
230, 221, 213
LRV REFLECTANCE
73.47%
HK LIGHTNESS
89 L*
Sherwin-Williams Official CatalogFamily: Gray & Greige • Code SW 6063

Sherwin-Williams Nice White (SW 6063) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #SW 6063 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Sherwin-Williams Nice White (SW 6063) records 73.47% LRV and 89 L*_HK lightness (#E6DDD5, RGB 230/221/213). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=88.61, a*=1.7, b*=5.01, C*=5.29, h°=71.3°) place SW 6063 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Nice White (SW 6063) are Behr Patience (PR-W11, ΔE=0.5) and Benjamin Moore Featherstone (1002, ΔE=1.23).

1. LRV INDEX
73.47%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
5.29
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
71.3°
CIELAB L* 88.61 a* 1.7 b* 5.01
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for SW 6063 (73.47% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6063 (2700K shifts to #FFD6B4)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Nice White (SW 6063)
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Nice White (SW 6063)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Sherwin-Williams Nice White (SW 6063)

Sherwin-Williams Nice White (SW 6063, #E6DDD5) 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)Nice White (SW 6063)#E6DDD573.47%Warm Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Patience (PR-W11)#E6DDD674%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.50 (99%)
Behr #2Pale Cashmere (PPU2-4)#E8DED674.4%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.54 (98.9%)
Benjamin Moore #1Featherstone (1002)#E2D8CF69.93%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.23 (97.4%)
Benjamin Moore #2Foggy Morning (2106-70)#ECE3DC78.07%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.44 (97%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6063#E6DDD5 • LRV 73.47%
MATCH #1: Behr PR-W11#E6DDD6 • LRV 74%
Behr Patience (PR-W11)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.50CAM16: 0.37

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.5 match for SW 6063: Patience (PR-W11) delivers identical 74% reflectance to SW 6063 with matched C*=4.89 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6063#E6DDD5 • LRV 73.47%
MATCH #2: Behr PPU2-4#E8DED6 • LRV 74.4%
Behr Pale Cashmere (PPU2-4)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.54CAM16: 0.51

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.54 match for SW 6063: Pale Cashmere (PPU2-4) delivers identical 74.4% reflectance to SW 6063 with matched C*=5.52 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6063#E6DDD5 • LRV 73.47%
MATCH #3: Behr N190-1#E9DFD5 • LRV 75%
Behr Smokey Cream (N190-1)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.01CAM16: 0.98

Cross-room ΔE=1.01 equivalent for SW 6063: Smokey Cream (N190-1) delivers +1.5 LRV points lighter than Nice White (SW 6063) with +1.05 higher C*=6.34 chroma.

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6063#E6DDD5 • LRV 73.47%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 1002#E2D8CF • LRV 69.93%
Benjamin Moore Featherstone (1002)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.4% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.23CAM16: 1.59

Cross-room ΔE=1.23 equivalent for SW 6063: Featherstone (1002) delivers -3.5 LRV points deeper than Nice White (SW 6063) with +0.67 higher C*=5.96 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6063#E6DDD5 • LRV 73.47%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore 2106-70#ECE3DC • LRV 78.07%
Benjamin Moore Foggy Morning (2106-70)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.44CAM16: 1.92

Cross-room ΔE=1.44 equivalent for SW 6063: Foggy Morning (2106-70) delivers +4.6 LRV points lighter than Nice White (SW 6063) with matched C*=4.87 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6063#E6DDD5 • LRV 73.47%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore 1009#E8DCD1 • LRV 73.13%
Benjamin Moore Bride To Be (1009)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 96.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.57CAM16: 1.33

Cross-room ΔE=1.57 equivalent for SW 6063: Bride To Be (1009) delivers identical 73.13% reflectance to SW 6063 with +1.94 higher C*=7.23 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Sherwin-Williams Nice White (SW 6063)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Nice White (#E6DDD5, LRV 73.47%).

LRV 92.71%
Ceiling for SW 6063
High Reflective White
SW 7757
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 84.68%
Trim for SW 6063
Ibis White
SW 7000
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 73.47%
Nice White (SW 6063) Wall
Nice White
SW 6063
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 53%
Adjoining Room (SW 6063)
Twilight Gray
SW 54
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 45.12%
Accent / Millwork (SW 6063)
Requisite Gray
SW 7023
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for SW 6063 (73.47% LRV)

Nice White (SW 6063, b*=5.01) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Nice White (SW 6063)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6063 (2700K shifts to #FFD6B4)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Sherwin-Williams Alternatives to SW 6063

Need Nice White (SW 6063, LRV 73.47%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #E6DDD5:

Lighter than SW 6063 (+LRV)
Toque White (SW 7003)
LRV 76.55% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#E7E2DA
ΔE 2.18
Deeper than SW 6063 (-LRV)
Simple White (SW 7021)
LRV 70.07% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#DFD9D2
ΔE 1.7
Warmer than SW 6063 (+b*)
Reliable White (SW 6091)
LRV 74.27% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#E8DED3
ΔE 1.35
Cooler than SW 6063 (-b*)Eider White (SW 7014)
LRV 73.45% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#E2DED8
ΔE 2.29
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Nice White (SW 6063) 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 6063
Color Reference Name:
Nice White
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
73.47% • Warm Yellow-Cream
Sherwin-Williams #SW 6063 • #E6DDD5 • LRV 73.47%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Sherwin-Williams Nice White (SW 6063)

Code SW 6063 (Nice White) reflects 73.47% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Nice White (SW 6063) registers J'=90.3, a'=1.30, and b'=3.51 with HSL (28°, 25%, 87%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 89 L*_HK. Because SW 6063 carries a*=1.7 red-green and b*=5.01 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=5.29, Nice White projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6063 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Nice White (SW 6063) holds its native #EEDBCC swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6063 adapts to #F4DAC3; at 3500K halogen, Nice White transitions to #FAD9BD; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6063 warms to #FFD7B8; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Nice White (SW 6063) settles at #FFD6B4.

When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Nice White (SW 6063, #E6DDD5), Behr Patience (PR-W11, #E6DDD6, LRV 74%) scores ΔE2000=0.5 and CAM16=0.37, followed by Pale Cashmere (PPU2-4, ΔE=0.54). In Benjamin Moore, Featherstone (1002, #E2D8CF, LRV 69.93%) achieves ΔE2000=1.23 ahead of Foggy Morning (2106-70, ΔE=1.44). Coordinate SW 6063 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Ibis White (SW 7000) trim, Twilight Gray (SW 54) hallways, and Requisite Gray (SW 7023) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwin-Williams Nice White (SW 6063)

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

SPEC 01LRV 73.47% & H-K 89

What is the LRV of Sherwin-Williams Nice White (SW 6063)?

Sherwin-Williams Nice White (SW 6063) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 73.47% (#E6DDD5) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 89 L*_HK.

At 73.47% reflectance, Nice White (SW 6063) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Sherwin-Williams walls while maintaining HSL (28°, 25%, 87%).

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6063
SPEC 02CIELAB L*88.61 a*1.7 b*5.01

What undertones does Sherwin-Williams Nice White (SW 6063) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=88.61, a*=1.7, b*=5.01) classifies Sherwin-Williams Nice White (SW 6063) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=5.29 chroma and h°=71.3° hue.

Pair Nice White (SW 6063) with North & East Windows for SW 6063 (73.47% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Nice White (SW 6063). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6063 shifts from #E6DDD5 toward #FFD6B4.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6063
SPEC 03SW 6063 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Sherwin-Williams Nice White (SW 6063)?

Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Nice White (SW 6063, #E6DDD5) are Behr Patience (PR-W11, #E6DDD6) at ΔE2000=0.5 and Benjamin Moore Featherstone (1002, #E2D8CF) at ΔE2000=1.23.

Both PR-W11 and 1002 matches are verified against Nice White (SW 6063) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6063
SPEC 04SW 6063 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Sherwin-Williams Nice White (SW 6063)?

Alongside Sherwin-Williams Nice White (SW 6063, LRV 73.47%), 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 Nice White (SW 6063) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6063