Sherwin-Williams Crisp Linen (SW 6378) records 80.66% LRV and 92.6 L*_HK lightness (#F3E6D4, RGB 243/230/212). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=91.87, a*=1.46, b*=10.35, C*=10.45, h°=82°) place SW 6378 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Crisp Linen (SW 6378) are Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11, ΔE=0) and Benjamin Moore Antique White (909, ΔE=0.22).
Sherwin-Williams Crisp Linen (SW 6378, #F3E6D4) 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) | Crisp Linen (SW 6378) | #F3E6D4 | 80.66% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Delicate Lace (PPU5-11) | #F3E6D4 | 80% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.00 (99.8%) |
| Behr #2 | Vanilla Delight (W-B-220) | #F5E8D5 | 82% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.58 (98.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Antique White (909) | #F2E5D3 | 79.88% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.22 (99.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Antique White (OC-83) | #F2E5D3 | 79.88% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.22 (99.5%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0 match for SW 6378: Delicate Lace (PPU5-11) delivers identical 80% reflectance to SW 6378 with matched C*=10.45 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.58 match for SW 6378: Vanilla Delight (W-B-220) delivers +1.3 LRV points lighter than Crisp Linen (SW 6378) with matched C*=10.9 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.85 match for SW 6378: Fair Winds (ECC-41-1) delivers identical 81% reflectance to SW 6378 with -0.91 softer C*=9.54 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.22 match for SW 6378: Antique White (909) delivers identical 79.88% reflectance to SW 6378 with matched C*=10.46 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.22 match for SW 6378: Antique White (OC-83) delivers identical 79.88% reflectance to SW 6378 with matched C*=10.46 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.22 match for SW 6378: Antique White (PM-22) delivers identical 79.88% reflectance to SW 6378 with matched C*=10.46 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Crisp Linen (#F3E6D4, LRV 80.66%).
Crisp Linen (SW 6378, b*=10.35) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under SW 6378
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6378 (2700K shifts to #FFDEB3)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Crisp Linen (SW 6378) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code SW 6378 (Crisp Linen) reflects 80.66% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Crisp Linen (SW 6378) registers J'=93.2, a'=1.24, and b'=6.87 with HSL (35°, 56%, 89%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 92.6 L*_HK. Because SW 6378 carries a*=1.46 red-green and b*=10.35 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.45, Crisp Linen projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6378 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Crisp Linen (SW 6378) holds its native #FBE4CB swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6378 adapts to #FFE3C2; at 3500K halogen, Crisp Linen transitions to #FFE2BC; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6378 warms to #FFE0B7; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Crisp Linen (SW 6378) settles at #FFDEB3.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Crisp Linen (SW 6378, #F3E6D4), Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11, #F3E6D4, LRV 80%) scores ΔE2000=0 and CAM16=0, followed by Vanilla Delight (W-B-220, ΔE=0.58). In Benjamin Moore, Antique White (909, #F2E5D3, LRV 79.88%) achieves ΔE2000=0.22 ahead of Antique White (OC-83, ΔE=0.22). Coordinate SW 6378 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Arcade White (SW 7100) trim, Simplify Beige (SW 6085) hallways, and Loggia (SW 7506) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Crisp Linen.
Sherwin-Williams Crisp Linen (SW 6378) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 80.66% (#F3E6D4) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 92.6 L*_HK.
At 80.66% reflectance, Crisp Linen (SW 6378) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Sherwin-Williams walls while maintaining HSL (35°, 56%, 89%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=91.87, a*=1.46, b*=10.35) classifies Sherwin-Williams Crisp Linen (SW 6378) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=10.45 chroma and h°=82° hue.
Pair Crisp Linen (SW 6378) with North & East Windows for SW 6378 (80.66% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under SW 6378. Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6378 shifts from #F3E6D4 toward #FFDEB3.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Crisp Linen (SW 6378, #F3E6D4) are Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11, #F3E6D4) at ΔE2000=0 and Benjamin Moore Antique White (909, #F2E5D3) at ΔE2000=0.22.
Both PPU5-11 and 909 matches are verified against Crisp Linen (SW 6378) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Crisp Linen (SW 6378, LRV 80.66%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100, #F3EEE7, LRV 86.08%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Arcade White (SW 7100) with Crisp Linen (SW 6378) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.