PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #E2DDD0 • LRV 72.58% • CIE D65 2°•
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: SW 7637
Official Sherwin-Williams Fan DeckSW 7637
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Oyster White
Warm Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
226, 221, 208
LRV REFLECTANCE
72.58%
HK LIGHTNESS
88.7 L*
Sherwin-Williams Official CatalogFamily: Beige & Cream • Code SW 7637

Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #SW 7637 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637) records 72.58% LRV and 88.7 L*_HK lightness (#E2DDD0, RGB 226/221/208). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=88.18, a*=-0.53, b*=6.98, C*=7, h°=94.3°) place SW 7637 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Oyster White (SW 7637) are Behr Light Granite (N340-1, ΔE=0.43) and Benjamin Moore Olympic Mountains (971, ΔE=0).

1. LRV INDEX
72.58%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
7
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
94.3°
CIELAB L* 88.18 a* -0.53 b* 6.98
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for SW 7637 (72.58% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7637 (2700K shifts to #FFD6B0)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7637 (#E2DDD0)
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7637 (#E2DDD0)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637)

Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637, #E2DDD0) 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)Oyster White (SW 7637)#E2DDD072.58%Warm Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Light Granite (N340-1)#E2DDCF73%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.43 (99.1%)
Behr #2Sand Drift (N310-1)#E5E0D375%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.67 (98.6%)
Benjamin Moore #1Olympic Mountains (971)#E2DDD072.58%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.00 (99.8%)
Benjamin Moore #2Fog Mist (OC-31)#E2DDD072.58%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.00 (99.8%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7637#E2DDD0 • LRV 72.58%
MATCH #1: Behr N340-1#E2DDCF • LRV 73%
Behr Light Granite (N340-1)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.43CAM16: 0.35

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.43 match for SW 7637: Light Granite (N340-1) delivers identical 73% reflectance to SW 7637 with +0.5 higher C*=7.5 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7637#E2DDD0 • LRV 72.58%
MATCH #2: Behr N310-1#E5E0D3 • LRV 75%
Behr Sand Drift (N310-1)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.67CAM16: 0.94

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.67 match for SW 7637: Sand Drift (N310-1) delivers +2.4 LRV points lighter than Oyster White (SW 7637) with matched C*=6.98 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7637#E2DDD0 • LRV 72.58%
MATCH #3: Behr PPU7-11#E5DFD2 • LRV 74%
Behr Cotton Knit (PPU7-11)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.70CAM16: 0.78

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.7 match for SW 7637: Cotton Knit (PPU7-11) delivers +1.4 LRV points lighter than Oyster White (SW 7637) with matched C*=7.09 saturation.

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7637#E2DDD0 • LRV 72.58%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 971#E2DDD0 • LRV 72.58%
Benjamin Moore Olympic Mountains (971)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.00CAM16: 0.00

Sub-threshold ΔE=0 match for SW 7637: Olympic Mountains (971) delivers identical 72.58% reflectance to SW 7637 with matched C*=7 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7637#E2DDD0 • LRV 72.58%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore OC-31#E2DDD0 • LRV 72.58%
Benjamin Moore Fog Mist (OC-31)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.00CAM16: 0.00

Sub-threshold ΔE=0 match for SW 7637: Fog Mist (OC-31) delivers identical 72.58% reflectance to SW 7637 with matched C*=7 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7637#E2DDD0 • LRV 72.58%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore CSP-395#E3DED0 • LRV 73.28%
Benjamin Moore Strand Of Pearls&Reg; (CSP-395)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.47CAM16: 0.45

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.47 match for SW 7637: Strand Of Pearls&Reg; (CSP-395) delivers identical 73.28% reflectance to SW 7637 with matched C*=7.49 saturation.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Oyster White (#E2DDD0, LRV 72.58%).

LRV 92.71%
Ceiling for SW 7637
High Reflective White
SW 7757
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 85.89%
Trim for SW 7637
Extra White
SW 7006
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 72.58%
Oyster White (SW 7637) Wall
Oyster White
SW 7637
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 51.15%
Adjoining Room (SW 7637)
Roycroft Mist Gray
SW 2844
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 44.77%
Accent / Millwork (SW 7637)
Silver Gray
SW 49
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for SW 7637 (72.58% LRV)

Oyster White (SW 7637, b*=6.98) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7637 (#E2DDD0)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7637 (2700K shifts to #FFD6B0)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Sherwin-Williams Alternatives to SW 7637

Need Oyster White (SW 7637, LRV 72.58%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #E2DDD0:

Lighter than SW 7637 (+LRV)Nacre (SW 6154)
LRV 76.47% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#E8E2D4
ΔE 1.26
Deeper than SW 7637 (-LRV)
Windfresh White (SW 7628)
LRV 69.26% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#DED8CF
ΔE 2.28
Warmer than SW 7637 (+b*)Neutral Ground (SW 7568)
LRV 70.76% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#E2DACA
ΔE 1.7
Cooler than SW 7637 (-b*)Nuance (SW 7049)
LRV 74.43% • Soft Green-Beige
#E2E0D6
ΔE 1.78
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637) 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 7637
Color Reference Name:
Oyster White
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
72.58% • Warm Yellow-Cream
Sherwin-Williams #SW 7637 • #E2DDD0 • LRV 72.58%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637)

Code SW 7637 (Oyster White) reflects 72.58% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637) registers J'=89.9, a'=-0.65, and b'=4.99 with HSL (43°, 24%, 85%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 88.7 L*_HK. Because SW 7637 carries a*=-0.53 red-green and b*=6.98 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=7, Oyster White projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7637 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Oyster White (SW 7637) holds its native #EADBC7 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7637 adapts to #F0DABE; at 3500K halogen, Oyster White transitions to #F6D9B9; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7637 warms to #FCD7B3; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Oyster White (SW 7637) settles at #FFD6B0.

When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637, #E2DDD0), Behr Light Granite (N340-1, #E2DDCF, LRV 73%) scores ΔE2000=0.43 and CAM16=0.35, followed by Sand Drift (N310-1, ΔE=0.67). In Benjamin Moore, Olympic Mountains (971, #E2DDD0, LRV 72.58%) achieves ΔE2000=0 ahead of Fog Mist (OC-31, ΔE=0). Coordinate SW 7637 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Extra White (SW 7006) trim, Roycroft Mist Gray (SW 2844) hallways, and Silver Gray (SW 49) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637)

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

SPEC 01LRV 72.58% & H-K 88.7

What is the LRV of Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637)?

Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 72.58% (#E2DDD0) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 88.7 L*_HK.

At 72.58% reflectance, Oyster White (SW 7637) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Sherwin-Williams walls while maintaining HSL (43°, 24%, 85%).

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7637
SPEC 02CIELAB L*88.18 a*-0.53 b*6.98

What undertones does Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=88.18, a*=-0.53, b*=6.98) classifies Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=7 chroma and h°=94.3° hue.

Pair Oyster White (SW 7637) with North & East Windows for SW 7637 (72.58% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7637 (#E2DDD0). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7637 shifts from #E2DDD0 toward #FFD6B0.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7637
SPEC 03SW 7637 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637)?

Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637, #E2DDD0) are Behr Light Granite (N340-1, #E2DDCF) at ΔE2000=0.43 and Benjamin Moore Olympic Mountains (971, #E2DDD0) at ΔE2000=0.

Both N340-1 and 971 matches are verified against Oyster White (SW 7637) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7637
SPEC 04SW 7637 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637)?

Alongside Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637, LRV 72.58%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006, #EEEFEA, LRV 85.89%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Extra White (SW 7006) with Oyster White (SW 7637) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7637