Sherwin-Williams Alluring White (SW 6343) records 77.09% LRV and 90.9 L*_HK lightness (#EFE1D2, RGB 239/225/210). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=90.26, a*=2.3, b*=9.05, C*=9.34, h°=75.7°) place SW 6343 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Alluring White (SW 6343) are Behr Calming Retreat (PWN-43, ΔE=0.23) and Benjamin Moore Puppy Paws (1156, ΔE=0.48).
Sherwin-Williams Alluring White (SW 6343, #EFE1D2) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Alluring White (SW 6343) | #EFE1D2 | 77.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Calming Retreat (PWN-43) | #EEE0D1 | 76% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.23 (99.5%) |
| Behr #2 | Clay Dust (N250-1) | #F0E3D4 | 78% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.61 (98.7%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Puppy Paws (1156) | #F0E2D2 | 77.82% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.48 (99%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Pristine (OC-75) | #F0E2D2 | 77.82% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.48 (99%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.23 match for SW 6343: Calming Retreat (PWN-43) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Alluring White (SW 6343) with matched C*=9.34 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.61 match for SW 6343: Clay Dust (N250-1) delivers identical 78% reflectance to SW 6343 with matched C*=9.12 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.93 match for SW 6343: Natural Linen (W-F-120) delivers -2.1 LRV points deeper than Alluring White (SW 6343) with matched C*=9.6 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.48 match for SW 6343: Puppy Paws (1156) delivers identical 77.82% reflectance to SW 6343 with matched C*=9.77 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.48 match for SW 6343: Pristine (OC-75) delivers identical 77.82% reflectance to SW 6343 with matched C*=9.77 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.51 match for SW 6343: Beautiful In My Eyes (1170) delivers identical 77.9% reflectance to SW 6343 with matched C*=8.89 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Alluring White (#EFE1D2, LRV 77.09%).
Alluring White (SW 6343, b*=9.05) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
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3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6343 (2700K shifts to #FFD9B1)
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Code SW 6343 (Alluring White) reflects 77.09% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Alluring White (SW 6343) registers J'=91.8, a'=1.92, and b'=6.06 with HSL (31°, 48%, 88%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 90.9 L*_HK. Because SW 6343 carries a*=2.3 red-green and b*=9.05 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.34, Alluring White projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6343 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Alluring White (SW 6343) holds its native #F7DFC9 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6343 adapts to #FDDEC0; at 3500K halogen, Alluring White transitions to #FFDDBA; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6343 warms to #FFDBB5; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Alluring White (SW 6343) settles at #FFD9B1.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Alluring White (SW 6343, #EFE1D2), Behr Calming Retreat (PWN-43, #EEE0D1, LRV 76%) scores ΔE2000=0.23 and CAM16=0.31, followed by Clay Dust (N250-1, ΔE=0.61). In Benjamin Moore, Puppy Paws (1156, #F0E2D2, LRV 77.82%) achieves ΔE2000=0.48 ahead of Pristine (OC-75, ΔE=0.48). Coordinate SW 6343 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Extra White (SW 7006) trim, Accessible Beige (SW 7036) hallways, and Balanced Beige (SW 7037) accents.
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Sherwin-Williams Alluring White (SW 6343) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 77.09% (#EFE1D2) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 90.9 L*_HK.
At 77.09% reflectance, Alluring White (SW 6343) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Sherwin-Williams walls while maintaining HSL (31°, 48%, 88%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=90.26, a*=2.3, b*=9.05) classifies Sherwin-Williams Alluring White (SW 6343) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=9.34 chroma and h°=75.7° hue.
Pair Alluring White (SW 6343) with North & East Windows for SW 6343 (77.09% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Alluring White (SW 6343). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6343 shifts from #EFE1D2 toward #FFD9B1.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Alluring White (SW 6343, #EFE1D2) are Behr Calming Retreat (PWN-43, #EEE0D1) at ΔE2000=0.23 and Benjamin Moore Puppy Paws (1156, #F0E2D2) at ΔE2000=0.48.
Both PWN-43 and 1156 matches are verified against Alluring White (SW 6343) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Alluring White (SW 6343, LRV 77.09%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006, #EEEFEA, LRV 85.89%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Extra White (SW 7006) with Alluring White (SW 6343) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.