PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #EDDDCA • LRV 74.26% • CIE D65 2°•
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: SW 6350
Official Sherwin-Williams Fan DeckSW 6350
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Intricate Ivory
Warm Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
237, 221, 202
LRV REFLECTANCE
74.26%
HK LIGHTNESS
89.7 L*
Sherwin-Williams Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code SW 6350

Sherwin-Williams Intricate Ivory (SW 6350) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #SW 6350 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Sherwin-Williams Intricate Ivory (SW 6350) records 74.26% LRV and 89.7 L*_HK lightness (#EDDDCA, RGB 237/221/202). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=88.91, a*=2.39, b*=11.3, C*=11.55, h°=78.1°) place SW 6350 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Intricate Ivory (SW 6350) are Behr Vanilla Mocha (N260-1, ΔE=0.44) and Benjamin Moore Gentle Repose (1149, ΔE=0.45).

1. LRV INDEX
74.26%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
11.55
Rich Chromatic Saturation
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
78.1°
CIELAB L* 88.91 a* 2.39 b* 11.3
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for SW 6350 (74.26% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6350 (2700K shifts to #FFD5AA)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Intricate Ivory (74.26% LRV)
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Intricate Ivory (74.26% LRV)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Sherwin-Williams Intricate Ivory (SW 6350)

Sherwin-Williams Intricate Ivory (SW 6350, #EDDDCA) 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)Intricate Ivory (SW 6350)#EDDDCA74.26%Warm Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Vanilla Mocha (N260-1)#EBDBC873%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.44 (99.1%)
Behr #2Weathered Sandstone (290E-1)#ECDCCA73%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.47 (99%)
Benjamin Moore #1Gentle Repose (1149)#EFDFCC75.76%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.45 (99.1%)
Benjamin Moore #2Latte (2163-60)#EBDBCA72.85%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.95 (98%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6350#EDDDCA • LRV 74.26%
MATCH #1: Behr N260-1#EBDBC8 • LRV 73%
Behr Vanilla Mocha (N260-1)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.44CAM16: 0.63

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.44 match for SW 6350: Vanilla Mocha (N260-1) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than Intricate Ivory (SW 6350) with matched C*=11.57 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6350#EDDDCA • LRV 74.26%
MATCH #2: Behr 290E-1#ECDCCA • LRV 73%
Behr Weathered Sandstone (290E-1)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.47CAM16: 0.43

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.47 match for SW 6350: Weathered Sandstone (290E-1) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than Intricate Ivory (SW 6350) with matched C*=11.12 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6350#EDDDCA • LRV 74.26%
MATCH #3: Behr BWC-22#EBDCCA • LRV 73%
Behr Lambskin (BWC-22)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.52CAM16: 0.53

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.52 match for SW 6350: Lambskin (BWC-22) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than Intricate Ivory (SW 6350) with -0.64 softer C*=10.91 chroma.

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6350#EDDDCA • LRV 74.26%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 1149#EFDFCC • LRV 75.76%
Benjamin Moore Gentle Repose (1149)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.45CAM16: 0.62

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.45 match for SW 6350: Gentle Repose (1149) delivers +1.5 LRV points lighter than Intricate Ivory (SW 6350) with matched C*=11.53 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6350#EDDDCA • LRV 74.26%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore 2163-60#EBDBCA • LRV 72.85%
Benjamin Moore Latte (2163-60)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.95CAM16: 0.85

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.95 match for SW 6350: Latte (2163-60) delivers -1.4 LRV points deeper than Intricate Ivory (SW 6350) with -0.87 softer C*=10.68 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6350#EDDDCA • LRV 74.26%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore 2161-60#F1E1CC • LRV 77.21%
Benjamin Moore Hazelnut Cream (2161-60)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.18CAM16: 1.34

Cross-room ΔE=1.18 equivalent for SW 6350: Hazelnut Cream (2161-60) delivers +2.9 LRV points lighter than Intricate Ivory (SW 6350) with +0.86 higher C*=12.41 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Sherwin-Williams Intricate Ivory (SW 6350)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Intricate Ivory (#EDDDCA, LRV 74.26%).

LRV 92.71%
Ceiling for SW 6350
High Reflective White
SW 7757
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 85.89%
Trim for SW 6350
Extra White
SW 7006
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 74.26%
Intricate Ivory (SW 6350) Wall
Intricate Ivory
SW 6350
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 53.2%
Adjoining Room (SW 6350)
Malabar
SW 9110
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 48.21%
Accent / Millwork (SW 6350)
Pavilion Beige
SW 7512
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for SW 6350 (74.26% LRV)

Intricate Ivory (SW 6350, b*=11.3) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Intricate Ivory (74.26% LRV)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6350 (2700K shifts to #FFD5AA)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Sherwin-Williams Alternatives to SW 6350

Need Intricate Ivory (SW 6350, LRV 74.26%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #EDDDCA:

Lighter than SW 6350 (+LRV)
Champagne (SW 6644)
LRV 78.56% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F2E3CE
ΔE 1.66
Deeper than SW 6350 (-LRV)Fragile Beauty (SW 7553)
LRV 69.92% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#E7D7C6
ΔE 1.58
Warmer than SW 6350 (+b*)
Indian White (SW 35)
LRV 72.59% • Rich Yellow-Cream
#EEDAC3
ΔE 1.85
Cooler than SW 6350 (-b*)Alluring White (SW 6343)
LRV 77.09% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#EFE1D2
ΔE 1.78
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Intricate Ivory (SW 6350) 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 6350
Color Reference Name:
Intricate Ivory
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
74.26% • Warm Yellow-Cream
Sherwin-Williams #SW 6350 • #EDDDCA • LRV 74.26%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Sherwin-Williams Intricate Ivory (SW 6350)

Code SW 6350 (Intricate Ivory) reflects 74.26% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Intricate Ivory (SW 6350) registers J'=90.7, a'=2.04, and b'=7.40 with HSL (33°, 49%, 86%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 89.7 L*_HK. Because SW 6350 carries a*=2.39 red-green and b*=11.3 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.55, Intricate Ivory projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6350 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Intricate Ivory (SW 6350) holds its native #F4DBC1 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6350 adapts to #FBDAB9; at 3500K halogen, Intricate Ivory transitions to #FFD9B3; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6350 warms to #FFD7AE; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Intricate Ivory (SW 6350) settles at #FFD5AA.

When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Intricate Ivory (SW 6350, #EDDDCA), Behr Vanilla Mocha (N260-1, #EBDBC8, LRV 73%) scores ΔE2000=0.44 and CAM16=0.63, followed by Weathered Sandstone (290E-1, ΔE=0.47). In Benjamin Moore, Gentle Repose (1149, #EFDFCC, LRV 75.76%) achieves ΔE2000=0.45 ahead of Latte (2163-60, ΔE=0.95). Coordinate SW 6350 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Extra White (SW 7006) trim, Malabar (SW 9110) hallways, and Pavilion Beige (SW 7512) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwin-Williams Intricate Ivory (SW 6350)

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

SPEC 01LRV 74.26% & H-K 89.7

What is the LRV of Sherwin-Williams Intricate Ivory (SW 6350)?

Sherwin-Williams Intricate Ivory (SW 6350) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 74.26% (#EDDDCA) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 89.7 L*_HK.

At 74.26% reflectance, Intricate Ivory (SW 6350) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Sherwin-Williams walls while maintaining HSL (33°, 49%, 86%).

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6350
SPEC 02CIELAB L*88.91 a*2.39 b*11.3

What undertones does Sherwin-Williams Intricate Ivory (SW 6350) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=88.91, a*=2.39, b*=11.3) classifies Sherwin-Williams Intricate Ivory (SW 6350) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=11.55 chroma and h°=78.1° hue.

Pair Intricate Ivory (SW 6350) with North & East Windows for SW 6350 (74.26% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Intricate Ivory (74.26% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6350 shifts from #EDDDCA toward #FFD5AA.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6350
SPEC 03SW 6350 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Sherwin-Williams Intricate Ivory (SW 6350)?

Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Intricate Ivory (SW 6350, #EDDDCA) are Behr Vanilla Mocha (N260-1, #EBDBC8) at ΔE2000=0.44 and Benjamin Moore Gentle Repose (1149, #EFDFCC) at ΔE2000=0.45.

Both N260-1 and 1149 matches are verified against Intricate Ivory (SW 6350) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6350
SPEC 04SW 6350 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Sherwin-Williams Intricate Ivory (SW 6350)?

Alongside Sherwin-Williams Intricate Ivory (SW 6350, LRV 74.26%), 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 Intricate Ivory (SW 6350) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6350