Paint Color Lab Spare White SW 6203
Sherwin-Williams Spare White (SW 6203) has an LRV of 77 and a near-identical match in Benjamin Moore Silver Satin (OC-26).
- LRV
- 77light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Subtle warm (yellow)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #E4E4DD
- RGB
- 228, 228, 221
- CIE Lab
- 90.4 / -1.2 / 3.4D65, from hex
- Depth
- Light
Closest matches to Spare White in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Satin BM OC-26 | Benjamin Moore | 74.9 | 0.7 | near-identical |
| Paper White BM OC-55 | Benjamin Moore | 74.41 | 1.1 | very close |
| Summer Gray Valspar 7006-17 | Valspar | 80.27 | 1.9 | very close |
| Commercial White PPG 1025-1 | PPG | 83 | 2.0 | very close |
| Cameo White Behr MQ3-32 | Behr | 81 | 2.0 | very close |
| Gilded Linen Valspar 6002-1A | Valspar | 73.84 | 2.0 | close, visible side by side |
| Aria PPG 1001-2 | PPG | 77 | 2.4 | close, visible side by side |
| Silver Drop Behr 790C-2 | Behr | 70 | 3.0 | close, visible side by side |
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Spare White on a wall
About Spare White
Spare White LRV and undertone
Sherwin-Williams Spare White (SW 6203) has an LRV of 77, placing it in the light color range. Light Reflectance Value measures the proportion of visible light reflected by a surface. A higher LRV generally helps a painted room appear brighter, although window size, room orientation, and artificial lighting also affect the result. Spare White belongs to the white color family and has a subtle warm yellow undertone calculated from its Lab values. This undertone may become more noticeable beside cooler whites or under different lighting conditions. North-facing rooms often emphasize cool light, while south-facing rooms generally receive warmer daylight. Compare samples against the intended trim before committing, since small undertone differences can become apparent when two whites sit next to each other.
Spare White in other brands
Benjamin Moore Silver Satin (OC-26) is the nearest listed alternative, with an LRV of 74.9 and ΔE 0.7. A ΔE below 1 indicates a near-identical measured color match. Benjamin Moore Paper White (OC-55) has an LRV of 74.41 and ΔE 1.1, making it a very close match. Valspar Summer Gray (7006-17), at LRV 80.27 and ΔE 1.9, is also very close and reflects more light. PPG Commercial White (PPG1025-1) has an LRV of 83 and ΔE 1.9, while Behr Cameo White (MQ3-32) has an LRV of 81 and ΔE 2.0. These comparisons use ΔE 2000, which measures color difference numerically. Actual appearance can vary with lighting, adjacent finishes, and paint sheen.
Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives
Sherwin-Williams Pure White (SW 7005) has an LRV of 84 and ΔE 2.0, making it a lighter alternative by reflectance. Alabaster (SW 7008), at LRV 82 and ΔE 2.2, also reflects more light. These options may suit rooms where greater brightness is the priority. For slightly lower reflectance, Nebulous White (SW 7063) has an LRV of 74 and ΔE 2.2. It may be worth comparing when a white with marginally more depth is desired. Sherwin-Williams Ice Cube (SW 6252) shares an LRV of 77 with Spare White but has ΔE 1.9, so equal brightness does not mean identical color. Place sample boards near windows and in shaded corners, then compare them at different times of day. The resulting differences can help guide decisions about walls, ceilings, and trim.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Spare White.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (as published) from Sherwin-Williams's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with Sherwin-Williams. See how we measure colors.