PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #F3E9D7 • LRV 82.48% • CIE D65 2°•
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: SW 7558
Official Sherwin-Williams Fan DeckSW 7558
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Medici Ivory
Warm Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
243, 233, 215
LRV REFLECTANCE
82.48%
HK LIGHTNESS
93.3 L*
Sherwin-Williams Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code SW 7558

Sherwin-Williams Medici Ivory (SW 7558) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #SW 7558 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Sherwin-Williams Medici Ivory (SW 7558) records 82.48% LRV and 93.3 L*_HK lightness (#F3E9D7, RGB 243/233/215). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=92.68, a*=0.4, b*=9.95, C*=9.96, h°=87.7°) place SW 7558 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Medici Ivory (SW 7558) are Behr Cottage White (13, ΔE=0.4) and Benjamin Moore Franklin White (CW-200, ΔE=0.61).

1. LRV INDEX
82.48%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
9.96
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
87.7°
CIELAB L* 92.68 a* 0.4 b* 9.95
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for SW 7558 (82.48% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7558 (2700K shifts to #FFE1B6)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Bleached Ash
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under SW 7558
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Sherwin-Williams Medici Ivory (SW 7558)

Sherwin-Williams Medici Ivory (SW 7558, #F3E9D7) 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)Medici Ivory (SW 7558)#F3E9D782.48%Warm Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Cottage White (13)#F3E9D682%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.40 (99.2%)
Behr #2Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17)#F3E9D682%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.40 (99.2%)
Benjamin Moore #1Franklin White (CW-200)#F1E7D480.85%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.61 (98.7%)
Benjamin Moore #2Pelican Beach (908)#F5EAD683.38%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.78 (98.4%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7558#F3E9D7 • LRV 82.48%
MATCH #1: Behr 13#F3E9D6 • LRV 82%
Behr Cottage White (13)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.40CAM16: 0.32

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.4 match for SW 7558: Cottage White (13) delivers identical 82% reflectance to SW 7558 with matched C*=10.44 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7558#F3E9D7 • LRV 82.48%
MATCH #2: Behr HDC-CL-17#F3E9D6 • LRV 82%
Behr Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.40CAM16: 0.32

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.4 match for SW 7558: Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17) delivers identical 82% reflectance to SW 7558 with matched C*=10.44 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7558#F3E9D7 • LRV 82.48%
MATCH #3: Behr 740C-1#F2E9D7 • LRV 82%
Behr Seaside Sand (740C-1)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.48CAM16: 0.32

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.48 match for SW 7558: Seaside Sand (740C-1) delivers identical 82% reflectance to SW 7558 with matched C*=9.83 saturation.

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7558#F3E9D7 • LRV 82.48%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore CW-200#F1E7D4 • LRV 80.85%
Benjamin Moore Franklin White (CW-200)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.61CAM16: 0.72

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.61 match for SW 7558: Franklin White (CW-200) delivers -1.6 LRV points deeper than Medici Ivory (SW 7558) with +0.5 higher C*=10.46 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7558#F3E9D7 • LRV 82.48%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore 908#F5EAD6 • LRV 83.38%
Benjamin Moore Pelican Beach (908)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.4% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.78CAM16: 0.72

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.78 match for SW 7558: Pelican Beach (908) delivers identical 83.38% reflectance to SW 7558 with +1.09 higher C*=11.05 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7558#F3E9D7 • LRV 82.48%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore 946#F3E8D4 • LRV 81.78%
Benjamin Moore Sandy Beaches (946)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.4% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.78CAM16: 0.71

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.78 match for SW 7558: Sandy Beaches (946) delivers identical 81.78% reflectance to SW 7558 with +1.11 higher C*=11.07 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Sherwin-Williams Medici Ivory (SW 7558)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Medici Ivory (#F3E9D7, LRV 82.48%).

LRV 92.71%
Ceiling for SW 7558
High Reflective White
SW 7757
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 85.89%
Trim for SW 7558
Extra White
SW 7006
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 82.48%
Medici Ivory (SW 7558) Wall
Medici Ivory
SW 7558
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 63.13%
Adjoining Room (SW 7558)
Grecian Ivory
SW 7541
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 48.91%
Accent / Millwork (SW 7558)
Jogging Path
SW 7638
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for SW 7558 (82.48% LRV)

Medici Ivory (SW 7558, b*=9.95) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under SW 7558

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7558 (2700K shifts to #FFE1B6)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Sherwin-Williams Alternatives to SW 7558

Need Medici Ivory (SW 7558, LRV 82.48%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #F3E9D7:

Lighter than SW 7558 (+LRV)Honied White (SW 7106)
LRV 86.47% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F8EEDB
ΔE 1.12
Deeper than SW 7558 (-LRV)Casa Blanca (SW 7571)
LRV 76.56% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#EDE1CE
ΔE 1.89
Warmer than SW 7558 (+b*)
Crème (SW 7556)
LRV 81.88% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F4E8D2
ΔE 1.49
Cooler than SW 7558 (-b*)
Classic Light Buff (SW 50)
LRV 82.71% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F0EADC
ΔE 2.03
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Medici Ivory (SW 7558) 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 7558
Color Reference Name:
Medici Ivory
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
82.48% • Warm Yellow-Cream
Sherwin-Williams #SW 7558 • #F3E9D7 • LRV 82.48%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Sherwin-Williams Medici Ivory (SW 7558)

Code SW 7558 (Medici Ivory) reflects 82.48% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Medici Ivory (SW 7558) registers J'=93.9, a'=0.32, and b'=6.70 with HSL (39°, 54%, 90%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 93.3 L*_HK. Because SW 7558 carries a*=0.4 red-green and b*=9.95 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.96, Medici Ivory projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7558 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Medici Ivory (SW 7558) holds its native #FBE7CE swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7558 adapts to #FFE6C5; at 3500K halogen, Medici Ivory transitions to #FFE5BF; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7558 warms to #FFE3B9; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Medici Ivory (SW 7558) settles at #FFE1B6.

When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Medici Ivory (SW 7558, #F3E9D7), Behr Cottage White (13, #F3E9D6, LRV 82%) scores ΔE2000=0.4 and CAM16=0.32, followed by Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17, ΔE=0.4). In Benjamin Moore, Franklin White (CW-200, #F1E7D4, LRV 80.85%) achieves ΔE2000=0.61 ahead of Pelican Beach (908, ΔE=0.78). Coordinate SW 7558 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Extra White (SW 7006) trim, Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) hallways, and Jogging Path (SW 7638) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwin-Williams Medici Ivory (SW 7558)

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

SPEC 01LRV 82.48% & H-K 93.3

What is the LRV of Sherwin-Williams Medici Ivory (SW 7558)?

Sherwin-Williams Medici Ivory (SW 7558) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 82.48% (#F3E9D7) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 93.3 L*_HK.

At 82.48% reflectance, Medici Ivory (SW 7558) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Sherwin-Williams walls while maintaining HSL (39°, 54%, 90%).

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7558
SPEC 02CIELAB L*92.68 a*0.4 b*9.95

What undertones does Sherwin-Williams Medici Ivory (SW 7558) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=92.68, a*=0.4, b*=9.95) classifies Sherwin-Williams Medici Ivory (SW 7558) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=9.96 chroma and h°=87.7° hue.

Pair Medici Ivory (SW 7558) with North & East Windows for SW 7558 (82.48% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under SW 7558. Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7558 shifts from #F3E9D7 toward #FFE1B6.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7558
SPEC 03SW 7558 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Sherwin-Williams Medici Ivory (SW 7558)?

Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Medici Ivory (SW 7558, #F3E9D7) are Behr Cottage White (13, #F3E9D6) at ΔE2000=0.4 and Benjamin Moore Franklin White (CW-200, #F1E7D4) at ΔE2000=0.61.

Both 13 and CW-200 matches are verified against Medici Ivory (SW 7558) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7558
SPEC 04SW 7558 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Sherwin-Williams Medici Ivory (SW 7558)?

Alongside Sherwin-Williams Medici Ivory (SW 7558, LRV 82.48%), 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 Medici Ivory (SW 7558) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7558