PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #F0ECE2 • LRV 84.13% • CIE D65 2°•
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: SW 7551
Official Sherwin-Williams Fan DeckSW 7551
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Greek Villa
Warm Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
240, 236, 226
LRV REFLECTANCE
84.13%
HK LIGHTNESS
93.8 L*
Sherwin-Williams Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code SW 7551

Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa (SW 7551) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #SW 7551 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa (SW 7551) records 84.13% LRV and 93.8 L*_HK lightness (#F0ECE2, RGB 240/236/226). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=93.45, a*=-0.38, b*=5.32, C*=5.33, h°=94.1°) place SW 7551 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Greek Villa (SW 7551) are Behr Flurries (HDC-WR14-1, ΔE=0.57) and Benjamin Moore Dune White (968, ΔE=1.11).

1. LRV INDEX
84.13%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
5.33
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
94.1°
CIELAB L* 93.45 a* -0.38 b* 5.32
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for SW 7551 (84.13% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7551 (2700K shifts to #FFE4BF)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Greek Villa
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Greek Villa
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa (SW 7551)

Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa (SW 7551, #F0ECE2) 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)Greek Villa (SW 7551)#F0ECE284.13%Warm Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Flurries (HDC-WR14-1)#F2EDE385%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.57 (98.8%)
Behr #2Jet White (QE-01)#F2EDE285%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.60 (98.7%)
Benjamin Moore #1Dune White (968)#ECEAE082.17%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 1.11 (97.7%)
Benjamin Moore #2Glacier White (AC-40)#ECEAE082.17%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 1.11 (97.7%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7551#F0ECE2 • LRV 84.13%
MATCH #1: Behr HDC-WR14-1#F2EDE3 • LRV 85%
Behr Flurries (HDC-WR14-1)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.57CAM16: 0.51

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.57 match for SW 7551: Flurries (HDC-WR14-1) delivers identical 85% reflectance to SW 7551 with matched C*=5.43 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7551#F0ECE2 • LRV 84.13%
MATCH #2: Behr QE-01#F2EDE2 • LRV 85%
Behr Jet White (QE-01)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.60CAM16: 0.56

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.6 match for SW 7551: Jet White (QE-01) delivers identical 85% reflectance to SW 7551 with +0.59 higher C*=5.92 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7551#F0ECE2 • LRV 84.13%
MATCH #3: Behr PPU7-12#EEEBE2 • LRV 83%
Behr Silky White (PPU7-12)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.61CAM16: 0.57

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.61 match for SW 7551: Silky White (PPU7-12) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Greek Villa (SW 7551) with -0.58 softer C*=4.75 chroma.

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7551#F0ECE2 • LRV 84.13%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 968#ECEAE0 • LRV 82.17%
Benjamin Moore Dune White (968)
Soft Green-Beige • 97.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.11CAM16: 1.05

Cross-room ΔE=1.11 equivalent for SW 7551: Dune White (968) delivers -2 LRV points deeper than Greek Villa (SW 7551) with matched C*=5.2 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7551#F0ECE2 • LRV 84.13%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore AC-40#ECEAE0 • LRV 82.17%
Benjamin Moore Glacier White (AC-40)
Soft Green-Beige • 97.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.11CAM16: 1.05

Cross-room ΔE=1.11 equivalent for SW 7551: Glacier White (AC-40) delivers -2 LRV points deeper than Greek Villa (SW 7551) with matched C*=5.2 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7551#F0ECE2 • LRV 84.13%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore CC-70#ECEAE0 • LRV 82.17%
Benjamin Moore Dune White (CC-70)
Soft Green-Beige • 97.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.11CAM16: 1.05

Cross-room ΔE=1.11 equivalent for SW 7551: Dune White (CC-70) delivers -2 LRV points deeper than Greek Villa (SW 7551) with matched C*=5.2 saturation.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa (SW 7551)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Greek Villa (#F0ECE2, LRV 84.13%).

LRV 92.71%
Ceiling for SW 7551
High Reflective White
SW 7757
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 85.89%
Trim for SW 7551
Extra White
SW 7006
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 84.13%
Greek Villa (SW 7551) Wall
Greek Villa
SW 7551
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 62.83%
Adjoining Room (SW 7551)
Conservative Gray
SW 6183
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 47.67%
Accent / Millwork (SW 7551)
Mindful Gray
SW 7016
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for SW 7551 (84.13% LRV)

Greek Villa (SW 7551, b*=5.32) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Greek Villa

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7551 (2700K shifts to #FFE4BF)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Sherwin-Williams Alternatives to SW 7551

Need Greek Villa (SW 7551, LRV 84.13%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #F0ECE2:

Lighter than SW 7551 (+LRV)
Roman Column (SW 7562)
LRV 87.58% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F6F0E2
ΔE 1.89
Deeper than SW 7551 (-LRV)Futon (SW 7101)
LRV 79.86% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#EDE6DB
ΔE 1.83
Warmer than SW 7551 (+b*)
Classic Light Buff (SW 50)
LRV 82.71% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F0EADC
ΔE 1.75
Cooler than SW 7551 (-b*)Pure White (SW 7005)
LRV 83.77% • Soft Green-Beige
#EDECE6
ΔE 2.02
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa (SW 7551) 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 7551
Color Reference Name:
Greek Villa
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
84.13% • Warm Yellow-Cream
Sherwin-Williams #SW 7551 • #F0ECE2 • LRV 84.13%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa (SW 7551)

Code SW 7551 (Greek Villa) reflects 84.13% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa (SW 7551) registers J'=94.5, a'=-0.67, and b'=3.85 with HSL (43°, 32%, 91%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 93.8 L*_HK. Because SW 7551 carries a*=-0.38 red-green and b*=5.32 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=5.33, Greek Villa projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7551 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Greek Villa (SW 7551) holds its native #F8EAD9 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7551 adapts to #FFE9CF; at 3500K halogen, Greek Villa transitions to #FFE8C9; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7551 warms to #FFE6C3; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Greek Villa (SW 7551) settles at #FFE4BF.

When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa (SW 7551, #F0ECE2), Behr Flurries (HDC-WR14-1, #F2EDE3, LRV 85%) scores ΔE2000=0.57 and CAM16=0.51, followed by Jet White (QE-01, ΔE=0.6). In Benjamin Moore, Dune White (968, #ECEAE0, LRV 82.17%) achieves ΔE2000=1.11 ahead of Glacier White (AC-40, ΔE=1.11). Coordinate SW 7551 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Extra White (SW 7006) trim, Conservative Gray (SW 6183) hallways, and Mindful Gray (SW 7016) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa (SW 7551)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa.

SPEC 01LRV 84.13% & H-K 93.8

What is the LRV of Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa (SW 7551)?

Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa (SW 7551) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 84.13% (#F0ECE2) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 93.8 L*_HK.

At 84.13% reflectance, Greek Villa (SW 7551) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Sherwin-Williams walls while maintaining HSL (43°, 32%, 91%).

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7551
SPEC 02CIELAB L*93.45 a*-0.38 b*5.32

What undertones does Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa (SW 7551) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=93.45, a*=-0.38, b*=5.32) classifies Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa (SW 7551) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=5.33 chroma and h°=94.1° hue.

Pair Greek Villa (SW 7551) with North & East Windows for SW 7551 (84.13% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Greek Villa. Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7551 shifts from #F0ECE2 toward #FFE4BF.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7551
SPEC 03SW 7551 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa (SW 7551)?

Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa (SW 7551, #F0ECE2) are Behr Flurries (HDC-WR14-1, #F2EDE3) at ΔE2000=0.57 and Benjamin Moore Dune White (968, #ECEAE0) at ΔE2000=1.11.

Both HDC-WR14-1 and 968 matches are verified against Greek Villa (SW 7551) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7551
SPEC 04SW 7551 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa (SW 7551)?

Alongside Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa (SW 7551, LRV 84.13%), 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 Greek Villa (SW 7551) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7551