Greek Villa SW 7551

Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa (SW 7551) LRV and undertone

Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa (SW 7551) has an LRV of 84, placing it among light colors in the white family. Light reflectance value indicates how much visible light a surface reflects, with higher values generally contributing to a brighter appearance. Greek Villa has a calculated warm yellow undertone and a hex value of #F0ECE2. Its high LRV means it reflects substantial light, while its undertone separates it from whites that appear more neutral or cool.

Room orientation and nearby finishes can change how a warm white appears. North-facing light often reduces the apparent warmth of yellow undertones, whereas strong southern daylight can make them more noticeable. Greek Villa may provide a soft contrast against a darker wall color, while a trim shade with a similar LRV can create a less distinct boundary. Test painted samples vertically and observe them throughout the day before selecting a finish.

Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa in other brands

Valspar Dove White (7002-7) and Valspar Cream Delight (7002-14) are the closest listed alternatives. Their LRVs are 85.13 and 84.94, respectively, and both have a ΔE of 0.6. A ΔE below 1 means the measured colors are near-identical. Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee (OC-45), with an LRV of 81.91 and ΔE 1.2, and Behr Swiss Coffee (12), with an LRV of 84 and ΔE 1.3, are very close matches.

Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17) has a ΔE of 1.5, while Behr Cameo White (MQ3-32) and PPG Commercial White (PPG1025-1) each measure ΔE 2.0. These are close but potentially distinguishable when compared side by side. PPG Hourglass (PPG1022-1), at ΔE 2.6, has a more noticeable measured difference. The ΔE values help rank candidates, but actual appearance still depends on lighting and surrounding surfaces.

Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives

Sherwin-Williams Westhighland White (SW 7566) has an LRV of 86, two points above Greek Villa. Its ΔE of 0.7 indicates a near-identical measured color, although its higher reflectance can make it appear brighter. Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385), at LRV 83, is one point darker and has a ΔE of 1.7.

Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008) has an LRV of 82, two points below Greek Villa, with a ΔE of 0.7. Sherwin-Williams Downy (SW 7002), at LRV 81, is three points darker and has a ΔE of 1.6. Higher-LRV alternatives can help maximize reflected light, while lower-LRV whites may create more separation from bright ceilings or trim. Compare samples beside the actual flooring and trim, since those surfaces can alter perceived undertones.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Greek Villa.