Sherwin-Williams Moderne White (SW 6168) records 74.48% LRV and 89.4 L*_HK lightness (#E2E0D7, RGB 226/224/215). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=89.1, a*=-0.9, b*=4.64, C*=4.73, h°=101°) place SW 6168 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Moderne White (SW 6168) are Behr Roadster White (N370-1, ΔE=0.49) and Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (OC-23, ΔE=0.51).
Sherwin-Williams Moderne White (SW 6168, #E2E0D7) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Moderne White (SW 6168) | #E2E0D7 | 74.48% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Roadster White (N370-1) | #E1E0D7 | 75% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.49 (99%) |
| Behr #2 | White Pepper (PPU24-13) | #E6E4DB | 78% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.89 (98.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Classic Gray (OC-23) | #E3E0D7 | 74.65% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.51 (98.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Classic Gray (OC-23) | #E3E0D7 | 74.65% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.51 (98.9%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.49 match for SW 6168: Roadster White (N370-1) delivers identical 75% reflectance to SW 6168 with matched C*=4.69 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.89 match for SW 6168: White Pepper (PPU24-13) delivers +3.5 LRV points lighter than Moderne White (SW 6168) with matched C*=4.7 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.91 match for SW 6168: Weathered White (HDC-NT-21) delivers +2.5 LRV points lighter than Moderne White (SW 6168) with +0.56 higher C*=5.29 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.51 match for SW 6168: Classic Gray (OC-23) delivers identical 74.65% reflectance to SW 6168 with matched C*=4.79 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.51 match for SW 6168: Classic Gray (OC-23) delivers identical 74.65% reflectance to SW 6168 with matched C*=4.79 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.64 match for SW 6168: Sheep'S Wool (857) delivers identical 73.6% reflectance to SW 6168 with -0.56 softer C*=4.17 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Moderne White (#E2E0D7, LRV 74.48%).
Moderne White (SW 6168, b*=4.64) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Moderne White (74.48% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6168 (2700K shifts to #FFD9B6)
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Code SW 6168 (Moderne White) reflects 74.48% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Moderne White (SW 6168) registers J'=90.7, a'=-1.25, and b'=3.47 with HSL (49°, 16%, 86%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 89.4 L*_HK. Because SW 6168 carries a*=-0.9 red-green and b*=4.64 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=4.73, Moderne White projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6168 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Moderne White (SW 6168) holds its native #EADECE swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6168 adapts to #F1DDC5; at 3500K halogen, Moderne White transitions to #F6DCBF; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6168 warms to #FDDABA; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Moderne White (SW 6168) settles at #FFD9B6.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Moderne White (SW 6168, #E2E0D7), Behr Roadster White (N370-1, #E1E0D7, LRV 75%) scores ΔE2000=0.49 and CAM16=0.4, followed by White Pepper (PPU24-13, ΔE=0.89). In Benjamin Moore, Classic Gray (OC-23, #E3E0D7, LRV 74.65%) achieves ΔE2000=0.51 ahead of Classic Gray (OC-23, ΔE=0.51). Coordinate SW 6168 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) trim, Silverplate (SW 7649) hallways, and Sensible Hue (SW 6198) accents.
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Sherwin-Williams Moderne White (SW 6168) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 74.48% (#E2E0D7) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 89.4 L*_HK.
At 74.48% reflectance, Moderne White (SW 6168) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Sherwin-Williams walls while maintaining HSL (49°, 16%, 86%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=89.1, a*=-0.9, b*=4.64) classifies Sherwin-Williams Moderne White (SW 6168) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=4.73 chroma and h°=101° hue.
Pair Moderne White (SW 6168) with North & East Windows for SW 6168 (74.48% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Moderne White (74.48% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6168 shifts from #E2E0D7 toward #FFD9B6.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Moderne White (SW 6168, #E2E0D7) are Behr Roadster White (N370-1, #E1E0D7) at ΔE2000=0.49 and Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (OC-23, #E3E0D7) at ΔE2000=0.51.
Both N370-1 and OC-23 matches are verified against Moderne White (SW 6168) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Moderne White (SW 6168, LRV 74.48%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, #E9EBE7, LRV 82.53%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) with Moderne White (SW 6168) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.