Sherwin-Williams Worldly Gray (SW 7043) records 57.23% LRV and 80.7 L*_HK lightness (#CEC6BB, RGB 206/198/187). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=80.23, a*=0.88, b*=6.5, C*=6.56, h°=82.3°) place SW 7043 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Worldly Gray (SW 7043) are Behr Cappuccino Froth (N210-2, ΔE=0.97) and Benjamin Moore Desert Light (1004, ΔE=1.16).
Sherwin-Williams Worldly Gray (SW 7043, #CEC6BB) 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) | Worldly Gray (SW 7043) | #CEC6BB | 57.23% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Cappuccino Froth (N210-2) | #D1C7BB | 58% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.97 (98%) |
| Behr #2 | Wheat Bread (720C-3) | #CDC4B7 | 56% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.99 (97.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Desert Light (1004) | #D2C8BD | 58.83% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.16 (97.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Big Bend Beige (AC-37) | #D2C8BD | 58.83% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.16 (97.6%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.97 match for SW 7043: Cappuccino Froth (N210-2) delivers identical 58% reflectance to SW 7043 with +0.83 higher C*=7.39 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.99 match for SW 7043: Wheat Bread (720C-3) delivers -1.2 LRV points deeper than Worldly Gray (SW 7043) with +1.13 higher C*=7.69 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.14 equivalent for SW 7043: Sculptor Clay (PPU5-8) delivers -1.8 LRV points deeper than Worldly Gray (SW 7043) with +1.14 higher C*=7.7 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.16 equivalent for SW 7043: Desert Light (1004) delivers +1.6 LRV points lighter than Worldly Gray (SW 7043) with matched C*=6.93 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.16 equivalent for SW 7043: Big Bend Beige (AC-37) delivers +1.6 LRV points lighter than Worldly Gray (SW 7043) with matched C*=6.93 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.22 equivalent for SW 7043: Mocha Cream (995) delivers +2.2 LRV points lighter than Worldly Gray (SW 7043) with +0.81 higher C*=7.37 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Worldly Gray (#CEC6BB, LRV 57.23%).
Worldly Gray (SW 7043, b*=6.5) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Worldly Gray
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7043 (2700K shifts to #EABF9E)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Worldly Gray (SW 7043) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code SW 7043 (Worldly Gray) reflects 57.23% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Worldly Gray (SW 7043) registers J'=82.7, a'=0.67, and b'=4.61 with HSL (35°, 16%, 77%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 80.7 L*_HK. Because SW 7043 carries a*=0.88 red-green and b*=6.5 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.56, Worldly Gray projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7043 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Worldly Gray (SW 7043) holds its native #D5C5B3 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7043 adapts to #DBC3AB; at 3500K halogen, Worldly Gray transitions to #E0C2A6; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7043 warms to #E5C1A1; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Worldly Gray (SW 7043) settles at #EABF9E.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Worldly Gray (SW 7043, #CEC6BB), Behr Cappuccino Froth (N210-2, #D1C7BB, LRV 58%) scores ΔE2000=0.97 and CAM16=0.84, followed by Wheat Bread (720C-3, ΔE=0.99). In Benjamin Moore, Desert Light (1004, #D2C8BD, LRV 58.83%) achieves ΔE2000=1.16 ahead of Big Bend Beige (AC-37, ΔE=1.16). Coordinate SW 7043 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Ibis White (SW 7000) trim, Ivory Lace (SW 7013) hallways, and Cotton White (SW 7104) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Worldly Gray.
Sherwin-Williams Worldly Gray (SW 7043) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 57.23% (#CEC6BB) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 80.7 L*_HK.
At 57.23% reflectance, Worldly Gray (SW 7043) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=80.23) to hold its #CEC6BB color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=80.23, a*=0.88, b*=6.5) classifies Sherwin-Williams Worldly Gray (SW 7043) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=6.56 chroma and h°=82.3° hue.
Pair Worldly Gray (SW 7043) with North & East Windows for SW 7043 (57.23% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Worldly Gray. Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7043 shifts from #CEC6BB toward #EABF9E.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Worldly Gray (SW 7043, #CEC6BB) are Behr Cappuccino Froth (N210-2, #D1C7BB) at ΔE2000=0.97 and Benjamin Moore Desert Light (1004, #D2C8BD) at ΔE2000=1.16.
Both N210-2 and 1004 matches are verified against Worldly Gray (SW 7043) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Worldly Gray (SW 7043, LRV 57.23%), 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 Worldly Gray (SW 7043) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.