PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #D4CDCA • LRV 61.99% • CIE D65 2°•
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: SW 6008
Official Sherwin-Williams Fan DeckSW 6008
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Individual White
Warm Gold-Beige
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
212, 205, 202
LRV REFLECTANCE
61.99%
HK LIGHTNESS
83.1 L*
Sherwin-Williams Official CatalogFamily: Gray & Greige • Code SW 6008

Sherwin-Williams Individual White (SW 6008) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #SW 6008 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Sherwin-Williams Individual White (SW 6008) records 61.99% LRV and 83.1 L*_HK lightness (#D4CDCA, RGB 212/205/202). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=82.87, a*=1.89, b*=2.35, C*=3.02, h°=51.2°) place SW 6008 in the Warm Gold-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Individual White (SW 6008) are Behr Soft Lilac (N140-1A, ΔE=1.06) and Benjamin Moore Angelica (AF-665, ΔE=0.52).

1. LRV INDEX
61.99%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Gold-Beige
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
3.02
Whisper-Soft Neutral
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
51.2°
CIELAB L* 82.87 a* 1.89 b* 2.35
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for SW 6008 (61.99% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6008 (2700K shifts to #F1C6AB)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Individual White (SW 6008)
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Individual White (SW 6008)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Sherwin-Williams Individual White (SW 6008)

Sherwin-Williams Individual White (SW 6008, #D4CDCA) 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)Individual White (SW 6008)#D4CDCA61.99%Warm Gold-Beige0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Soft Lilac (N140-1A)#D6D0CC64%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.06 (97.8%)
Behr #2Smoked Oyster (780A-2)#D9D2CD65%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.57 (96.7%)
Benjamin Moore #1Angelica (AF-665)#D4CECB62.52%Warm Gold-BeigeΔE 0.52 (98.9%)
Benjamin Moore #2Portland Gray (2109-60)#D3CCC761.24%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.11 (97.7%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6008#D4CDCA • LRV 61.99%
MATCH #1: Behr N140-1A#D6D0CC • LRV 64%
Behr Soft Lilac (N140-1A)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.06CAM16: 1.05

Cross-room ΔE=1.06 equivalent for SW 6008: Soft Lilac (N140-1A) delivers +2 LRV points lighter than Individual White (SW 6008) with matched C*=3.03 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6008#D4CDCA • LRV 61.99%
MATCH #2: Behr 780A-2#D9D2CD • LRV 65%
Behr Smoked Oyster (780A-2)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 96.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.57CAM16: 1.76

Cross-room ΔE=1.57 equivalent for SW 6008: Smoked Oyster (780A-2) delivers +3 LRV points lighter than Individual White (SW 6008) with +0.64 higher C*=3.66 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6008#D4CDCA • LRV 61.99%
MATCH #3: Behr MQ3-28#CECBCB • LRV 60%
Behr Rock Crystal (MQ3-28)
Crisp Neutral True White/Grey • 95.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.24CAM16: 2.12

Visual ΔE=2.24 alternative to SW 6008: Rock Crystal (MQ3-28) delivers -2 LRV points deeper than Individual White (SW 6008) with -1.93 softer C*=1.09 chroma.

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6008#D4CDCA • LRV 61.99%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore AF-665#D4CECB • LRV 62.52%
Benjamin Moore Angelica (AF-665)
Warm Gold-Beige • 98.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.52CAM16: 0.45

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.52 match for SW 6008: Angelica (AF-665) delivers identical 62.52% reflectance to SW 6008 with matched C*=2.7 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6008#D4CDCA • LRV 61.99%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore 2109-60#D3CCC7 • LRV 61.24%
Benjamin Moore Portland Gray (2109-60)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.11CAM16: 0.89

Cross-room ΔE=1.11 equivalent for SW 6008: Portland Gray (2109-60) delivers identical 61.24% reflectance to SW 6008 with +0.67 higher C*=3.69 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6008#D4CDCA • LRV 61.99%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore 2114-60#DCD4D3 • LRV 67.07%
Benjamin Moore Hint Of Violet (2114-60)
Warm Gold-Beige • 95.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.16CAM16: 2.61

Visual ΔE=2.16 alternative to SW 6008: Hint Of Violet (2114-60) delivers +5.1 LRV points lighter than Individual White (SW 6008) with matched C*=2.96 saturation.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Sherwin-Williams Individual White (SW 6008)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Individual White (#D4CDCA, LRV 61.99%).

LRV 92.71%
Ceiling for SW 6008
High Reflective White
SW 7757
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 84.68%
Trim for SW 6008
Ibis White
SW 7000
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 61.99%
Individual White (SW 6008) Wall
Individual White
SW 6008
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 83.77%
Adjoining Room (SW 6008)
Pure White
SW 7005
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 87.23%
Accent / Millwork (SW 6008)
Cotton White
SW 7104
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for SW 6008 (61.99% LRV)

Individual White (SW 6008, b*=2.35) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Individual White (SW 6008)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6008 (2700K shifts to #F1C6AB)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Sherwin-Williams Alternatives to SW 6008

Need Individual White (SW 6008, LRV 61.99%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #D4CDCA:

Lighter than SW 6008 (+LRV)Dreamy White (SW 6021)
LRV 70.87% • Warm Gold-Beige
#E3D9D5
ΔE 3.21
Deeper than SW 6008 (-LRV)
Unique Gray (SW 6260)
LRV 58.7% • Crisp Neutral True White/Grey
#CBC9C9
ΔE 2.79
Warmer than SW 6008 (+b*)Pediment (SW 7634)
LRV 61.13% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#D3CCC4
ΔE 2.64
Cooler than SW 6008 (-b*)
Unique Gray (SW 6260)
LRV 58.7% • Crisp Neutral True White/Grey
#CBC9C9
ΔE 2.79
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Individual White (SW 6008) 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 6008
Color Reference Name:
Individual White
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
61.99% • Warm Gold-Beige
Sherwin-Williams #SW 6008 • #D4CDCA • LRV 61.99%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Sherwin-Williams Individual White (SW 6008)

Code SW 6008 (Individual White) reflects 61.99% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Individual White (SW 6008) registers J'=85.2, a'=1.45, and b'=1.65 with HSL (18°, 10%, 81%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 83.1 L*_HK. Because SW 6008 carries a*=1.89 red-green and b*=2.35 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=3.02, Individual White projects a warm warm gold-beige character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6008 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Individual White (SW 6008) holds its native #DBCCC2 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6008 adapts to #E1CAB9; at 3500K halogen, Individual White transitions to #E7C9B3; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6008 warms to #ECC7AF; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Individual White (SW 6008) settles at #F1C6AB.

When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Individual White (SW 6008, #D4CDCA), Behr Soft Lilac (N140-1A, #D6D0CC, LRV 64%) scores ΔE2000=1.06 and CAM16=1.05, followed by Smoked Oyster (780A-2, ΔE=1.57). In Benjamin Moore, Angelica (AF-665, #D4CECB, LRV 62.52%) achieves ΔE2000=0.52 ahead of Portland Gray (2109-60, ΔE=1.11). Coordinate SW 6008 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Ibis White (SW 7000) trim, Pure White (SW 7005) hallways, and Cotton White (SW 7104) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwin-Williams Individual White (SW 6008)

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

SPEC 01LRV 61.99% & H-K 83.1

What is the LRV of Sherwin-Williams Individual White (SW 6008)?

Sherwin-Williams Individual White (SW 6008) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 61.99% (#D4CDCA) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 83.1 L*_HK.

At 61.99% reflectance, Individual White (SW 6008) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=82.87) to hold its #D4CDCA color in bright sun.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6008
SPEC 02CIELAB L*82.87 a*1.89 b*2.35

What undertones does Sherwin-Williams Individual White (SW 6008) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=82.87, a*=1.89, b*=2.35) classifies Sherwin-Williams Individual White (SW 6008) as a Warm Warm Gold-Beige with C*=3.02 chroma and h°=51.2° hue.

Pair Individual White (SW 6008) with North & East Windows for SW 6008 (61.99% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Individual White (SW 6008). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6008 shifts from #D4CDCA toward #F1C6AB.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6008
SPEC 03SW 6008 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Sherwin-Williams Individual White (SW 6008)?

Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Individual White (SW 6008, #D4CDCA) are Behr Soft Lilac (N140-1A, #D6D0CC) at ΔE2000=1.06 and Benjamin Moore Angelica (AF-665, #D4CECB) at ΔE2000=0.52.

Both N140-1A and AF-665 matches are verified against Individual White (SW 6008) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6008
SPEC 04SW 6008 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Sherwin-Williams Individual White (SW 6008)?

Alongside Sherwin-Williams Individual White (SW 6008, LRV 61.99%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000, #F2ECE6, LRV 84.68%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Ibis White (SW 7000) with Individual White (SW 6008) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6008