PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #E0DADF • LRV 71.32% • CIE D65 2°•
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: SW 6554
Official Sherwin-Williams Fan DeckSW 6554
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Lite Lavender
Earthy Warm Taupe
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
224, 218, 223
LRV REFLECTANCE
71.32%
HK LIGHTNESS
88 L*
Sherwin-Williams Official CatalogFamily: Gray & Greige • Code SW 6554

Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender (SW 6554) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #SW 6554 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender (SW 6554) records 71.32% LRV and 88 L*_HK lightness (#E0DADF, RGB 224/218/223). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=87.64, a*=2.93, b*=-1.72, C*=3.4, h°=329.6°) place SW 6554 in the Earthy Warm Taupe class. Top cross-brand matches for Lite Lavender (SW 6554) are Behr Mystic Fairy (PPU16-7, ΔE=1.91) and Benjamin Moore Touch Of Gray (2116-60, ΔE=1.3).

1. LRV INDEX
71.32%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Earthy Warm Taupe
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
3.4
Whisper-Soft Neutral
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
329.6°
CIELAB L* 87.64 a* 2.93 b* -1.72
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for SW 6554 (71.32% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6554 (2700K shifts to #FFD3BD)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 6554 (#E0DADF)
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 6554 (#E0DADF)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender (SW 6554)

Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender (SW 6554, #E0DADF) 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)Lite Lavender (SW 6554)#E0DADF71.32%Earthy Warm Taupe0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Mystic Fairy (PPU16-7)#DDD4DA67.54%Earthy Warm TaupeΔE 1.91 (96%)
Behr #2Misty Lavender (S570-1)#DBD9E170%Cool Violet-GreyΔE 2.15 (95.5%)
Benjamin Moore #1Touch Of Gray (2116-60)#DCD6DD68.51%Earthy Warm TaupeΔE 1.30 (97.3%)
Benjamin Moore #2Majestic Mauve (2115-60)#DED8DA69.73%Warm Pink-BeigeΔE 1.56 (96.7%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6554#E0DADF • LRV 71.32%
MATCH #1: Behr PPU16-7#DDD4DA • LRV 67.54%
Behr Mystic Fairy (PPU16-7)
Earthy Warm Taupe • 96% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.91CAM16: 2.07

Cross-room ΔE=1.91 equivalent for SW 6554: Mystic Fairy (PPU16-7) delivers -3.8 LRV points deeper than Lite Lavender (SW 6554) with +1.14 higher C*=4.54 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6554#E0DADF • LRV 71.32%
MATCH #2: Behr S570-1#DBD9E1 • LRV 70%
Behr Misty Lavender (S570-1)
Cool Violet-Grey • 95.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.15CAM16: 2.80

Visual ΔE=2.15 alternative to SW 6554: Misty Lavender (S570-1) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than Lite Lavender (SW 6554) with +0.86 higher C*=4.26 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6554#E0DADF • LRV 71.32%
MATCH #3: Behr M100-1#E6DCE4 • LRV 74%
Behr Aroma (M100-1)
Earthy Warm Taupe • 94.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.43CAM16: 2.26

Visual ΔE=2.43 alternative to SW 6554: Aroma (M100-1) delivers +2.7 LRV points lighter than Lite Lavender (SW 6554) with +2.11 higher C*=5.51 chroma.

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6554#E0DADF • LRV 71.32%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 2116-60#DCD6DD • LRV 68.51%
Benjamin Moore Touch Of Gray (2116-60)
Earthy Warm Taupe • 97.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.30CAM16: 1.63

Cross-room ΔE=1.3 equivalent for SW 6554: Touch Of Gray (2116-60) delivers -2.8 LRV points deeper than Lite Lavender (SW 6554) with +0.87 higher C*=4.27 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6554#E0DADF • LRV 71.32%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore 2115-60#DED8DA • LRV 69.73%
Benjamin Moore Majestic Mauve (2115-60)
Warm Pink-Beige • 96.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.56CAM16: 1.87

Cross-room ΔE=1.56 equivalent for SW 6554: Majestic Mauve (2115-60) delivers -1.6 LRV points deeper than Lite Lavender (SW 6554) with -0.99 softer C*=2.41 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6554#E0DADF • LRV 71.32%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore 1443#E4DDDE • LRV 73.52%
Benjamin Moore Raindrops On Roses (1443)
Warm Pink-Beige • 95.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.06CAM16: 2.52

Visual ΔE=2.06 alternative to SW 6554: Raindrops On Roses (1443) delivers +2.2 LRV points lighter than Lite Lavender (SW 6554) with -0.82 softer C*=2.58 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender (SW 6554)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Lite Lavender (#E0DADF, LRV 71.32%).

LRV 92.71%
Ceiling for SW 6554
High Reflective White
SW 7757
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 85.89%
Trim for SW 6554
Extra White
SW 7006
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 71.32%
Lite Lavender (SW 6554) Wall
Lite Lavender
SW 6554
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 50.25%
Adjoining Room (SW 6554)
Studio Mauve
SW 62
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 44.6%
Accent / Millwork (SW 6554)
Swanky Gray
SW 6261
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for SW 6554 (71.32% LRV)

Lite Lavender (SW 6554, b*=-1.72) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 6554 (#E0DADF)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6554 (2700K shifts to #FFD3BD)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Sherwin-Williams Alternatives to SW 6554

Need Lite Lavender (SW 6554, LRV 71.32%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #E0DADF:

Lighter than SW 6554 (+LRV)Ice Cube (SW 6252)
LRV 77.27% • Soft Green-Beige
#E3E4E1
ΔE 6.4
Deeper than SW 6554 (-LRV)
Silver Peony (SW 6547)
LRV 68.1% • Earthy Warm Taupe
#DAD6DB
ΔE 1.36
Warmer than SW 6554 (+b*)
Smart White (SW 6007)
LRV 72.21% • Warm Gold-Beige
#E4DBD8
ΔE 4
Cooler than SW 6554 (-b*)Elation (SW 6827)
LRV 72.47% • Cool Violet-Grey
#DFDCE5
ΔE 2.15
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender (SW 6554) 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 6554
Color Reference Name:
Lite Lavender
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
71.32% • Earthy Warm Taupe
Sherwin-Williams #SW 6554 • #E0DADF • LRV 71.32%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender (SW 6554)

Code SW 6554 (Lite Lavender) reflects 71.32% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender (SW 6554) registers J'=89.5, a'=2.78, and b'=-2.33 with HSL (310°, 9%, 87%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 88 L*_HK. Because SW 6554 carries a*=2.93 red-green and b*=-1.72 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=3.4, Lite Lavender projects a warm earthy warm taupe character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6554 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Lite Lavender (SW 6554) holds its native #E8D9D6 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6554 adapts to #EED7CD; at 3500K halogen, Lite Lavender transitions to #F4D6C7; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6554 warms to #FAD4C1; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Lite Lavender (SW 6554) settles at #FFD3BD.

When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender (SW 6554, #E0DADF), Behr Mystic Fairy (PPU16-7, #DDD4DA, LRV 67.54%) scores ΔE2000=1.91 and CAM16=2.07, followed by Misty Lavender (S570-1, ΔE=2.15). In Benjamin Moore, Touch Of Gray (2116-60, #DCD6DD, LRV 68.51%) achieves ΔE2000=1.3 ahead of Majestic Mauve (2115-60, ΔE=1.56). Coordinate SW 6554 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Extra White (SW 7006) trim, Studio Mauve (SW 62) hallways, and Swanky Gray (SW 6261) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender (SW 6554)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender.

SPEC 01LRV 71.32% & H-K 88

What is the LRV of Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender (SW 6554)?

Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender (SW 6554) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 71.32% (#E0DADF) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 88 L*_HK.

At 71.32% reflectance, Lite Lavender (SW 6554) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=87.64) to hold its #E0DADF color in bright sun.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6554
SPEC 02CIELAB L*87.64 a*2.93 b*-1.72

What undertones does Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender (SW 6554) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=87.64, a*=2.93, b*=-1.72) classifies Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender (SW 6554) as a Warm Earthy Warm Taupe with C*=3.4 chroma and h°=329.6° hue.

Pair Lite Lavender (SW 6554) with North & East Windows for SW 6554 (71.32% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 6554 (#E0DADF). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6554 shifts from #E0DADF toward #FFD3BD.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6554
SPEC 03SW 6554 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender (SW 6554)?

Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender (SW 6554, #E0DADF) are Behr Mystic Fairy (PPU16-7, #DDD4DA) at ΔE2000=1.91 and Benjamin Moore Touch Of Gray (2116-60, #DCD6DD) at ΔE2000=1.3.

Both PPU16-7 and 2116-60 matches are verified against Lite Lavender (SW 6554) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6554
SPEC 04SW 6554 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender (SW 6554)?

Alongside Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender (SW 6554, LRV 71.32%), 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 Lite Lavender (SW 6554) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6554