PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #E2DED8 • LRV 73.45% • CIE D65 2°•
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: SW 7014
Official Sherwin-Williams Fan DeckSW 7014
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Eider White
Warm Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
226, 222, 216
LRV REFLECTANCE
73.45%
HK LIGHTNESS
88.8 L*
Sherwin-Williams Official CatalogFamily: Gray & Greige • Code SW 7014

Sherwin-Williams Eider White (SW 7014) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #SW 7014 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Sherwin-Williams Eider White (SW 7014) records 73.45% LRV and 88.8 L*_HK lightness (#E2DED8, RGB 226/222/216). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=88.62, a*=0.31, b*=3.42, C*=3.43, h°=84.8°) place SW 7014 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Eider White (SW 7014) are Behr Poetic Light (BWC-21, ΔE=0) and Benjamin Moore White Winged Dove (1457, ΔE=0.97).

1. LRV INDEX
73.45%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
3.43
Whisper-Soft Neutral
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
84.8°
CIELAB L* 88.62 a* 0.31 b* 3.42
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for SW 7014 (73.45% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7014 (2700K shifts to #FFD7B7)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7014 (#E2DED8)
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7014 (#E2DED8)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Sherwin-Williams Eider White (SW 7014)

Sherwin-Williams Eider White (SW 7014, #E2DED8) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams)Eider White (SW 7014)#E2DED873.45%Warm Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Poetic Light (BWC-21)#E2DED874%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.00 (99.8%)
Behr #2Crème De La Crème (MQ3-33)#E2DED773%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.49 (99%)
Benjamin Moore #1White Winged Dove (1457)#E5E0DB75.16%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.97 (98%)
Benjamin Moore #2A La Mode (2109-70)#E6E2DE76.55%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.38 (97.1%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7014#E2DED8 • LRV 73.45%
MATCH #1: Behr BWC-21#E2DED8 • LRV 74%
Behr Poetic Light (BWC-21)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.00CAM16: 0.00

Sub-threshold ΔE=0 match for SW 7014: Poetic Light (BWC-21) delivers identical 74% reflectance to SW 7014 with matched C*=3.43 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7014#E2DED8 • LRV 73.45%
MATCH #2: Behr MQ3-33#E2DED7 • LRV 73%
Behr Crème De La Crème (MQ3-33)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.49CAM16: 0.39

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.49 match for SW 7014: Crème De La Crème (MQ3-33) delivers identical 73% reflectance to SW 7014 with matched C*=3.91 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7014#E2DED8 • LRV 73.45%
MATCH #3: Behr PWN-63#E1DED9 • LRV 73%
Behr Abalone Shell (PWN-63)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.59CAM16: 0.49

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.59 match for SW 7014: Abalone Shell (PWN-63) delivers identical 73% reflectance to SW 7014 with -0.62 softer C*=2.81 chroma.

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7014#E2DED8 • LRV 73.45%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 1457#E5E0DB • LRV 75.16%
Benjamin Moore White Winged Dove (1457)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.97CAM16: 0.94

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.97 match for SW 7014: White Winged Dove (1457) delivers +1.7 LRV points lighter than Eider White (SW 7014) with matched C*=3.15 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7014#E2DED8 • LRV 73.45%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore 2109-70#E6E2DE • LRV 76.55%
Benjamin Moore A La Mode (2109-70)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.38CAM16: 1.54

Cross-room ΔE=1.38 equivalent for SW 7014: A La Mode (2109-70) delivers +3.1 LRV points lighter than Eider White (SW 7014) with -0.91 softer C*=2.52 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7014#E2DED8 • LRV 73.45%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore 1458#DCD9D5 • LRV 69.7%
Benjamin Moore Silver Bells (1458)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 96.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.50CAM16: 1.80

Cross-room ΔE=1.5 equivalent for SW 7014: Silver Bells (1458) delivers -3.8 LRV points deeper than Eider White (SW 7014) with -1.08 softer C*=2.35 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Sherwin-Williams Eider White (SW 7014)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Eider White (#E2DED8, LRV 73.45%).

LRV 92.71%
Ceiling for SW 7014
High Reflective White
SW 7757
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 82.53%
Trim for SW 7014
Ceiling Bright White
SW 7007
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 73.45%
Eider White (SW 7014) Wall
Eider White
SW 7014
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 52.77%
Adjoining Room (SW 7014)
Silverplate
SW 7649
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 45.12%
Accent / Millwork (SW 7014)
Requisite Gray
SW 7023
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for SW 7014 (73.45% LRV)

Eider White (SW 7014, b*=3.42) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7014 (#E2DED8)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7014 (2700K shifts to #FFD7B7)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Sherwin-Williams Alternatives to SW 7014

Need Eider White (SW 7014, LRV 73.45%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #E2DED8:

Lighter than SW 7014 (+LRV)
Toque White (SW 7003)
LRV 76.55% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#E7E2DA
ΔE 1.3
Deeper than SW 7014 (-LRV)
Simple White (SW 7021)
LRV 70.07% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#DFD9D2
ΔE 1.42
Warmer than SW 7014 (+b*)City Loft (SW 7631)
LRV 70.54% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#DFDAD1
ΔE 1.65
Cooler than SW 7014 (-b*)Nebulous White (SW 7063)
LRV 73.49% • Soft Green-Beige
#DEDFDC
ΔE 2.57
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Eider White (SW 7014) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Sherwin-Williams #SW 7014
Color Reference Name:
Eider White
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
73.45% • Warm Yellow-Cream
Sherwin-Williams #SW 7014 • #E2DED8 • LRV 73.45%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Sherwin-Williams Eider White (SW 7014)

Code SW 7014 (Eider White) reflects 73.45% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Eider White (SW 7014) registers J'=90.3, a'=-0.11, and b'=2.48 with HSL (36°, 15%, 87%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 88.8 L*_HK. Because SW 7014 carries a*=0.31 red-green and b*=3.42 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=3.43, Eider White projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7014 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Eider White (SW 7014) holds its native #EADDCF swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7014 adapts to #F1DBC6; at 3500K halogen, Eider White transitions to #F6DAC0; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7014 warms to #FCD8BB; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Eider White (SW 7014) settles at #FFD7B7.

When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Eider White (SW 7014, #E2DED8), Behr Poetic Light (BWC-21, #E2DED8, LRV 74%) scores ΔE2000=0 and CAM16=0, followed by Crème De La Crème (MQ3-33, ΔE=0.49). In Benjamin Moore, White Winged Dove (1457, #E5E0DB, LRV 75.16%) achieves ΔE2000=0.97 ahead of A La Mode (2109-70, ΔE=1.38). Coordinate SW 7014 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) trim, Silverplate (SW 7649) hallways, and Requisite Gray (SW 7023) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwin-Williams Eider White (SW 7014)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Eider White.

SPEC 01LRV 73.45% & H-K 88.8

What is the LRV of Sherwin-Williams Eider White (SW 7014)?

Sherwin-Williams Eider White (SW 7014) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 73.45% (#E2DED8) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 88.8 L*_HK.

At 73.45% reflectance, Eider White (SW 7014) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Sherwin-Williams walls while maintaining HSL (36°, 15%, 87%).

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7014
SPEC 02CIELAB L*88.62 a*0.31 b*3.42

What undertones does Sherwin-Williams Eider White (SW 7014) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=88.62, a*=0.31, b*=3.42) classifies Sherwin-Williams Eider White (SW 7014) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=3.43 chroma and h°=84.8° hue.

Pair Eider White (SW 7014) with North & East Windows for SW 7014 (73.45% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7014 (#E2DED8). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7014 shifts from #E2DED8 toward #FFD7B7.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7014
SPEC 03SW 7014 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Sherwin-Williams Eider White (SW 7014)?

Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Eider White (SW 7014, #E2DED8) are Behr Poetic Light (BWC-21, #E2DED8) at ΔE2000=0 and Benjamin Moore White Winged Dove (1457, #E5E0DB) at ΔE2000=0.97.

Both BWC-21 and 1457 matches are verified against Eider White (SW 7014) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7014
SPEC 04SW 7014 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Sherwin-Williams Eider White (SW 7014)?

Alongside Sherwin-Williams Eider White (SW 7014, LRV 73.45%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, #E9EBE7, LRV 82.53%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) with Eider White (SW 7014) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7014