Sherwin-Williams Patience (SW 7555) records 66.78% LRV and 86 L*_HK lightness (#E2D3BF, RGB 226/211/191). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.26, a*=1.92, b*=11.77, C*=11.93, h°=80.7°) place SW 7555 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Patience (SW 7555) are Behr Dainty Lace (MQ3-11, ΔE=0.94) and Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream (1030, ΔE=0.78).
Sherwin-Williams Patience (SW 7555, #E2D3BF) 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) | Patience (SW 7555) | #E2D3BF | 66.78% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Dainty Lace (MQ3-11) | #DECFBB | 64% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.94 (98%) |
| Behr #2 | Stone Wash (QE-10) | #E5D4C0 | 68% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.98 (97.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Brandy Cream (1030) | #E2D4C2 | 67.39% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.78 (98.4%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Brandy Cream (CC-60) | #E2D4C2 | 67.39% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.78 (98.4%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.94 match for SW 7555: Dainty Lace (MQ3-11) delivers -2.8 LRV points deeper than Patience (SW 7555) with matched C*=11.97 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.98 match for SW 7555: Stone Wash (QE-10) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Patience (SW 7555) with matched C*=12.31 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.27 equivalent for SW 7555: High Style Beige (N270-1) delivers +2.2 LRV points lighter than Patience (SW 7555) with matched C*=11.53 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.78 match for SW 7555: Brandy Cream (1030) delivers identical 67.39% reflectance to SW 7555 with -1.13 softer C*=10.8 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.78 match for SW 7555: Brandy Cream (CC-60) delivers identical 67.39% reflectance to SW 7555 with -1.13 softer C*=10.8 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.78 match for SW 7555: Brandy Cream (OC-4) delivers identical 67.39% reflectance to SW 7555 with -1.13 softer C*=10.8 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Patience (#E2D3BF, LRV 66.78%).
Patience (SW 7555, b*=11.77) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7555 (#E2D3BF)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7555 (2700K shifts to #FFCCA1)
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Code SW 7555 (Patience) reflects 66.78% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Patience (SW 7555) registers J'=87.4, a'=1.68, and b'=7.74 with HSL (34°, 38%, 82%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 86 L*_HK. Because SW 7555 carries a*=1.92 red-green and b*=11.77 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.93, Patience projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7555 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Patience (SW 7555) holds its native #E9D2B7 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7555 adapts to #F0D0AE; at 3500K halogen, Patience transitions to #F5CFA9; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7555 warms to #FACDA4; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Patience (SW 7555) settles at #FFCCA1.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Patience (SW 7555, #E2D3BF), Behr Dainty Lace (MQ3-11, #DECFBB, LRV 64%) scores ΔE2000=0.94 and CAM16=1.29, followed by Stone Wash (QE-10, ΔE=0.98). In Benjamin Moore, Brandy Cream (1030, #E2D4C2, LRV 67.39%) achieves ΔE2000=0.78 ahead of Brandy Cream (CC-60, ΔE=0.78). Coordinate SW 7555 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Alabaster (SW 7008) trim, Honied White (SW 7106) hallways, and Stone Lion (SW 7507) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Patience.
Sherwin-Williams Patience (SW 7555) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 66.78% (#E2D3BF) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 86 L*_HK.
At 66.78% reflectance, Patience (SW 7555) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.26) to hold its #E2D3BF color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.26, a*=1.92, b*=11.77) classifies Sherwin-Williams Patience (SW 7555) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=11.93 chroma and h°=80.7° hue.
Pair Patience (SW 7555) with North & East Windows for SW 7555 (66.78% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7555 (#E2D3BF). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7555 shifts from #E2D3BF toward #FFCCA1.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Patience (SW 7555, #E2D3BF) are Behr Dainty Lace (MQ3-11, #DECFBB) at ΔE2000=0.94 and Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream (1030, #E2D4C2) at ΔE2000=0.78.
Both MQ3-11 and 1030 matches are verified against Patience (SW 7555) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Patience (SW 7555, LRV 66.78%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008, #EDEAE0, LRV 82.35%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Alabaster (SW 7008) with Patience (SW 7555) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.