Paint Color Lab Pearly White SW 7009
Sherwin-Williams Pearly White (SW 7009) has an LRV of 77 and closely matches PPG Hourglass (PPG1022-1).
- LRV
- 77light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Warm (yellow)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #E8E3D9
- RGB
- 232, 227, 217
- CIE Lab
- 90.4 / -0.0 / 5.5D65, from hex
- Depth
- Light
Closest matches to Pearly 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourglass PPG 1022-1 | PPG | 75 | 0.8 | near-identical |
| Classic Gray BM OC-23 | Benjamin Moore | 73.67 | 1.2 | very close |
| Cozy White Valspar 3008-10C | Valspar | 79.76 | 1.3 | very close |
| Gilded Linen Valspar 6002-1A | Valspar | 73.84 | 1.4 | very close |
| Silver Satin BM OC-26 | Benjamin Moore | 74.9 | 2.0 | very close |
| Cameo White Behr MQ3-32 | Behr | 81 | 2.1 | close, visible side by side |
| Campfire Ash Behr N320-1 | Behr | 69 | 2.5 | close, visible side by side |
| Commercial White PPG 1025-1 | PPG | 83 | 2.9 | close, visible side by side |
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Pearly White on a wall
About Pearly White
Pearly White LRV and undertone
Sherwin-Williams Pearly White (SW 7009) has an LRV of 77, placing it in the light range. Light Reflectance Value measures how much visible light a paint color reflects, using 0 for absolute black and 100 for pure white. At 77, Pearly White reflects substantial light but sits below the highest-reflectance whites. Its color family is white, and its calculated undertone is warm, with a yellow influence. The undertone can appear more pronounced beside cooler whites or under artificial lighting that emphasizes yellow. Because nearby surfaces affect color perception, compare a sample with the room’s trim, flooring, and fixed finishes before settling on a whole-room scheme.
Pearly White in other brands
PPG Hourglass (PPG1022-1) is the closest listed match, with an LRV of 75 and a ΔE of 0.8. A ΔE below 1 indicates a near-identical match in the supplied color comparison. Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (OC-23) has an LRV of 73.67 and a ΔE of 1.2, making it very close but slightly darker by reflectance. Valspar Cozy White (3008-10C), with an LRV of 79.76 and a ΔE of 1.3, is also very close and reflects more light. Valspar Gilded Linen (6002-1A) has an LRV of 73.84 and a ΔE of 1.4. It remains a very close match by ΔE, though its LRV is lower. Use these values to shortlist alternatives, then inspect painted samples under the room’s actual lighting.
Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives
Sherwin-Williams Downy (SW 7002) has an LRV of 81, making it lighter than Pearly White. Its ΔE of 1.5 indicates a very close color match. Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008), at LRV 82 and ΔE 1.7, is another lighter alternative. Both may suit spaces where additional light reflection is desired without moving to an extremely high LRV. Sherwin-Williams Shoji White (SW 7042) has an LRV of 74, making it darker, with a ΔE of 1.4. Sherwin-Williams White Duck (SW 7010) also has an LRV of 74 and a ΔE of 1.6. These lower-reflectance choices can help create a more noticeable depth difference against brighter trim. Keep sample finishes consistent and view them in both daylight and artificial light, since sheen and illumination influence perceived brightness.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Pearly 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.