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Classical White SW 2829
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Undertone: Noticeable yellow undertone
In CIELAB, Classical White sits at L* 89.9, a* 0.1, b* 12.1. Its hue angle is 89° and its chroma is 12.1, so it leans yellow clearly enough to notice on a full wall. It classifies as warm. Among Sherwin-Williams colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 77%.
LRV 76.2: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 76.2, Classical White is lighter than 91% of Sherwin-Williams colors. Reflects most light. Works in dim rooms, north-facing spaces, ceilings and trim; can look stark in strong southern light.
Closest Benjamin Moore match to Classical White
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French White | 1093 | 0.44 | Practically identical | |
| Deserted Island | OC-99 | 0.98 | Practically identical | |
| Sandy Shores | 948 | 0.98 | Practically identical |
Closest Behr match to Classical White
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Lace | PPU7-15 | 0.51 | Practically identical | |
| Cozy Cottage | 740C-2 | 0.71 | Practically identical | |
| Sunny Gazebo | PPF-12 | 0.73 | Practically identical |
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muslin | SW 6133 | 0.44 | Practically identical | |
| Polar Bear | SW 7564 | 1.02 | Very close | |
| Antique White | SW 6119 | 1.17 | Very close | |
| Décor White | SW 7559 | 1.35 | Very close | |
| Navajo White | SW 6126 | 1.40 | Very close | |
| Casa Blanca | SW 7571 | 1.45 | Very close |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Sherwin-Williams with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Crisp Linen SW 6378 · lighter, LRV 80.6
- Restful White SW 7563 · lighter, LRV 80.6
- Roseate SW 7113 · lighter, LRV 80.9
- White Sesame SW 9586 · darker, LRV 71.3
- Celery SW 6421 · darker, LRV 71.3
- Eaglet Beige SW 7573 · darker, LRV 70.7
Colors that go with Classical White
Sherwin-Williams's own coordinating colors for Classical White:
- Downing Stone SW 2821
- Rustic City SW 7699
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Sherwin-Williams color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Breathtaking SW 6814 · complementary (180°)
- Touching White SW 6609 · analogous (−30°)
- Gratifying Green SW 6435 · analogous (+30°)
- Swimming SW 6764 · triadic (120°)
- Joyful Lilac SW 6972 · triadic (240°)
Classical White vs popular colors
- Muslin (Benjamin Moore OC-12, ΔE 2.5) is darker (LRV 66.5 vs 76.2).
- Rich Cream (Benjamin Moore 2153-60, ΔE 3.0) is about as light, more yellow/warm, more saturated.
- Parchment (Benjamin Moore OC-78, ΔE 3.4) is lighter (LRV 79.9 vs 76.2), more red/pink.