Paint Color Lab Pure White SW 7005
Sherwin-Williams Pure White (SW 7005) has an LRV of 84 and closely matches PPG Commercial White (PPG1025-1), with ΔE 0.0.
- LRV
- 84light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Subtle warm (yellow)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #EDECE6
- RGB
- 237, 236, 230
- CIE Lab
- 93.3 / -0.7 / 3.0D65, from hex
- Depth
- Light
Closest matches to Pure 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial White PPG 1025-1 | PPG | 83 | 0.0 | near-identical |
| Du Jour Valspar 7002-6 | Valspar | 86.04 | 0.8 | near-identical |
| Swiss Coffee Valspar 7002-16 | Valspar | 86.15 | 1.1 | very close |
| Cameo White Behr MQ3-32 | Behr | 81 | 1.3 | very close |
| White Dove BM OC-17 | Benjamin Moore | 83.16 | 1.4 | very close |
| White Heron BM OC-57 | Benjamin Moore | 86.69 | 1.5 | very close |
| Delicate White PPG 1001-1 | PPG | 88 | 1.7 | very close |
| Whipped Cream Behr DC-001 | Behr | 91 | 1.9 | very close |
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Pure White on a wall
About Pure White
Pure White LRV and undertone
Sherwin-Williams Pure White (SW 7005) has an LRV of 84, placing it among light colors with high light reflectance. Light Reflectance Value indicates how much visible light a color reflects, using a scale from 0 to 100. At 84, Pure White can help maintain a bright appearance while offering a little less reflectance than the highest-LRV whites. Its color family is White, and its calculated undertone is subtly warm yellow. This slight warmth may become easier to notice beside cooler whites, gray finishes, or surfaces with a different undertone.
Lighting affects the appearance of white paint, even when the undertone is subtle. North-facing rooms often receive cooler daylight, while south-facing rooms tend to receive warmer light. Check a sample against cabinetry, flooring, and existing trim before painting a large area. If you want a crisp edge, compare the wall color with a brighter white trim. Also assess the intended sheen, since glossier surfaces reflect light differently from flatter finishes.
Pure White in other brands
PPG Commercial White (PPG1025-1) has an LRV of 83 and a ΔE of 0.0 relative to Pure White. In the supplied data, the colors are an exact numerical match by ΔE. Valspar Du Jour (7002-6), with an LRV of 86.04, has a ΔE of 0.8, meaning the colors are near-identical. Valspar Swiss Coffee (7002-16) has an LRV of 86.15 and a ΔE of 1.1, so it is a very close match. Behr Cameo White (MQ3-32), at LRV 81, has a ΔE of 1.3. Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17), at LRV 83.16, has a ΔE of 1.4. Both are very close comparisons.
Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives
Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006), at LRV 86, is lighter than Pure White and has a ΔE of 1.1, indicating a very close match. Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004), at LRV 83, is slightly darker, with a ΔE of 1.3. Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008), at LRV 82, is darker still and has a ΔE of 1.9. Sherwin-Williams Spare White (SW 6203), at LRV 77, reflects less light and creates a larger change in brightness. Choose Extra White when higher reflectance matters, or compare the lower-LRV alternatives when you want less reflected light. Test the colors together to assess visible differences.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Pure 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.