PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #D8CFBE • LRV 63.13% • CIE D65 2°•
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: SW 7541
Official Sherwin-Williams Fan DeckSW 7541
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Grecian Ivory
Warm Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
216, 207, 190
LRV REFLECTANCE
63.13%
HK LIGHTNESS
84.1 L*
Sherwin-Williams Official CatalogFamily: Beige & Cream • Code SW 7541

Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #SW 7541 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) records 63.13% LRV and 84.1 L*_HK lightness (#D8CFBE, RGB 216/207/190). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=83.41, a*=0.24, b*=9.56, C*=9.56, h°=88.6°) place SW 7541 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) are Behr Aged Beige (PPU7-09, ΔE=0.8) and Benjamin Moore Cedar Key (982, ΔE=0.87).

1. LRV INDEX
63.13%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
9.56
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
88.6°
CIELAB L* 83.41 a* 0.24 b* 9.56
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for SW 7541 (63.13% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7541 (2700K shifts to #F5C8A0)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Grecian Ivory (SW 7541)
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Grecian Ivory (SW 7541)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541)

Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541, #D8CFBE) 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)Grecian Ivory (SW 7541)#D8CFBE63.13%Warm Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Aged Beige (PPU7-09)#D7CFC063%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.80 (98.3%)
Behr #2Gray Envelope (DC-011)#D9D0C164%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.90 (98.1%)
Benjamin Moore #1Cedar Key (982)#D7CEBF62.52%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.87 (98.2%)
Benjamin Moore #2Cedar Key (OC-16)#D7CEBF62.52%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.87 (98.2%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7541#D8CFBE • LRV 63.13%
MATCH #1: Behr PPU7-09#D7CFC0 • LRV 63%
Behr Aged Beige (PPU7-09)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.80CAM16: 0.69

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.8 match for SW 7541: Aged Beige (PPU7-09) delivers identical 63% reflectance to SW 7541 with -1.12 softer C*=8.44 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7541#D8CFBE • LRV 63.13%
MATCH #2: Behr DC-011#D9D0C1 • LRV 64%
Behr Gray Envelope (DC-011)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.90CAM16: 0.79

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.9 match for SW 7541: Gray Envelope (DC-011) delivers identical 64% reflectance to SW 7541 with -0.99 softer C*=8.57 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7541#D8CFBE • LRV 63.13%
MATCH #3: Behr BWC-25#DBD0BD • LRV 64%
Behr Sandy Clay (BWC-25)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.04CAM16: 0.92

Cross-room ΔE=1.04 equivalent for SW 7541: Sandy Clay (BWC-25) delivers identical 64% reflectance to SW 7541 with +1.26 higher C*=10.82 chroma.

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7541#D8CFBE • LRV 63.13%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 982#D7CEBF • LRV 62.52%
Benjamin Moore Cedar Key (982)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.87CAM16: 0.73

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.87 match for SW 7541: Cedar Key (982) delivers identical 62.52% reflectance to SW 7541 with -0.97 softer C*=8.59 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7541#D8CFBE • LRV 63.13%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore OC-16#D7CEBF • LRV 62.52%
Benjamin Moore Cedar Key (OC-16)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.87CAM16: 0.73

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.87 match for SW 7541: Cedar Key (OC-16) delivers identical 62.52% reflectance to SW 7541 with -0.97 softer C*=8.59 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7541#D8CFBE • LRV 63.13%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore HC-84#DBD3C3 • LRV 65.77%
Benjamin Moore Elmira White (HC-84)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.06CAM16: 1.32

Cross-room ΔE=1.06 equivalent for SW 7541: Elmira White (HC-84) delivers +2.6 LRV points lighter than Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) with -0.66 softer C*=8.9 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Grecian Ivory (#D8CFBE, LRV 63.13%).

LRV 92.71%
Ceiling for SW 7541
High Reflective White
SW 7757
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 83.77%
Trim for SW 7541
Pure White
SW 7005
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 63.13%
Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) Wall
Grecian Ivory
SW 7541
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 82.48%
Adjoining Room (SW 7541)
Medici Ivory
SW 7558
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 35.68%
Accent / Millwork (SW 7541)
Intellectual Gray
SW 7045
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for SW 7541 (63.13% LRV)

Grecian Ivory (SW 7541, b*=9.56) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Grecian Ivory (SW 7541)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7541 (2700K shifts to #F5C8A0)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Sherwin-Williams Alternatives to SW 7541

Need Grecian Ivory (SW 7541, LRV 63.13%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #D8CFBE:

Lighter than SW 7541 (+LRV)Natural Linen (SW 9109)
LRV 66.42% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#DFD3C3
ΔE 2.03
Deeper than SW 7541 (-LRV)Accessible Beige (SW 7036)
LRV 58.03% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#D1C7B8
ΔE 2.19
Warmer than SW 7541 (+b*)
Wool Skein (SW 6148)
LRV 63.15% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#D9CFBA
ΔE 1.49
Cooler than SW 7541 (-b*)
Sedate Gray (SW 6169)
LRV 61.11% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#D1CDBF
ΔE 2.47
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) 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 7541
Color Reference Name:
Grecian Ivory
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
63.13% • Warm Yellow-Cream
Sherwin-Williams #SW 7541 • #D8CFBE • LRV 63.13%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541)

Code SW 7541 (Grecian Ivory) reflects 63.13% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) registers J'=85.6, a'=0.21, and b'=6.56 with HSL (39°, 25%, 80%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 84.1 L*_HK. Because SW 7541 carries a*=0.24 red-green and b*=9.56 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.56, Grecian Ivory projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7541 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) holds its native #DFCEB6 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7541 adapts to #E5CCAE; at 3500K halogen, Grecian Ivory transitions to #EACBA8; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7541 warms to #F0C9A4; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) settles at #F5C8A0.

When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541, #D8CFBE), Behr Aged Beige (PPU7-09, #D7CFC0, LRV 63%) scores ΔE2000=0.8 and CAM16=0.69, followed by Gray Envelope (DC-011, ΔE=0.9). In Benjamin Moore, Cedar Key (982, #D7CEBF, LRV 62.52%) achieves ΔE2000=0.87 ahead of Cedar Key (OC-16, ΔE=0.87). Coordinate SW 7541 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Pure White (SW 7005) trim, Medici Ivory (SW 7558) hallways, and Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory.

SPEC 01LRV 63.13% & H-K 84.1

What is the LRV of Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541)?

Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 63.13% (#D8CFBE) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 84.1 L*_HK.

At 63.13% reflectance, Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=83.41) to hold its #D8CFBE color in bright sun.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7541
SPEC 02CIELAB L*83.41 a*0.24 b*9.56

What undertones does Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=83.41, a*=0.24, b*=9.56) classifies Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=9.56 chroma and h°=88.6° hue.

Pair Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) with North & East Windows for SW 7541 (63.13% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Grecian Ivory (SW 7541). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7541 shifts from #D8CFBE toward #F5C8A0.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7541
SPEC 03SW 7541 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541)?

Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541, #D8CFBE) are Behr Aged Beige (PPU7-09, #D7CFC0) at ΔE2000=0.8 and Benjamin Moore Cedar Key (982, #D7CEBF) at ΔE2000=0.87.

Both PPU7-09 and 982 matches are verified against Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7541
SPEC 04SW 7541 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541)?

Alongside Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541, LRV 63.13%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Pure White (SW 7005, #EDECE6, LRV 83.77%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Pure White (SW 7005) with Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7541