Sherwin Williams Egret White: Undertones, LRV, & Real Home Images

Are you looking for a warm neutral that can appear a little gray or taupe, while winking seductively at beige? Do you crave a chameleon color that suits a ton of finishes and lighting situations? Let me introduce you to Sherwin Williams Egret White SW 7570.

With warm paint color trends, it’s no surprise that I’m getting more requests for colors like this. Whether for an open-concept space, a single room, or a whole home, colors like Egret White are hotter than me in a moo-moo (trust me, I can pull it off). So, let’s jump in and see what makes this color so fab.

IS EGRET WHITE WARM OR COOL? GRAY, TAUPE OR GREIGE?

Egret White is a versatile, warm neutral, hugging the ample bosom between gray, greige-taupe, and beige. While it most closely resembles a taupe, it easily leans a bit grayer or warmer/more beige depending on its environment (which we’ll get to shortly).

If you have a north-facing room with a degree of gray in it, Egret White might seem a bit more muted than expected. If your room is also dark, be careful, as without good interior lighting, it could seem a bit cool and flat/drab. The same goes for lower light east-facing afternoon light and west-facing morning light.

On the other hand, if you have a south-facing room or a room with a lot of western afternoon sunshine, Egret White can lean into a gorgeously warm softness.

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THE LRV OF EGRET WHITE

Egret White has an LRV of 70, putting it in between the light and off-white range. Again, as a muted neutral with a gray backdrop, it can feel a bit drab and isn’t always the best paint color for a dark room.

Egret White is far too dark to be considered a white paint color. NEVER JUDGE A COLOR BY ITS NAME (or a Ginger by her hair). Instead, judge it by how it looks in your room. 

However, if you have a super bright room, Egret White WILL wash out quite a bit – as will any color with a higher LRV like this. This is thanks to its LRV and lack of obvious color (chroma).

Not sure what LRV is? It could save your paint lovin’ life. The Ultimate Guide to LRV & Paint Colors.

WHAT ARE EGRET WHITE’S UNDERTONES?

One awesome thing about Egret White is that it doesn’t usually flash any overt, obnoxious undertones. While some similar shades appear greenish or purple-pink, Egret White tends to land pretty darn neutral-looking.

Of the undertones, it can cater a bit more toward purple-pink finishes than green, for sure.

When surrounded by the right lighting and finishes (or the wrong ones, depending on how you look at it), you might see Egret White leaning just a weeee tiny wink toward beige – it’s quite the chameleon. However, it’s all so subtle that it can be left up to personal perception.

DOES EGRET WHITE LOOK PINK OR PURPLE?

Egret White and similar colors are well-known for appearing with purple or pink undertones in some lighting conditions. That said, Egret White is one of the more MUTED warm neutrals in this range.

If you’re sensitive to these undertones, it could still be okay. However, you may need to flip to the greige-green undertone world to better avoid these undertones.

FUN FACT: There are WAY more interior finishes that suit a color like Egret White compared to warm neutrals that lean green. 

Make sure you sample Egret White carefully in your room with its unique lighting conditions and finishes! Here’s a peel and stick to do so.

WHICH WHITE GOES WITH EGRET WHITE FOR TRIM & CABINETS?

While you’ll want to consider more than just Egret White when choosing a cabinet color (like countertop and backsplash), knowing the type of white it suits is a great place to start.

• Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace offers a brighter, cleaner contrast
• Sherwin Williams Pure White is one of my favorites as it offers a slightly softer contrast without too much warmth
• If you want to stay within brand, Sherwin Williams White Snow is comparable to BM’s Chantilly Lace.

I also like Benjamin Moore White Dove with Egret White, as shown in this next kitchen…

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THE BEST LIGHT BULB KELVINS FOR A ROOM PAINTED EGRET WHITE

When it comes to how warm or cool a light bulb is, personal preference definitely comes into play. However, whether you prefer a warm or cool light, your paint color has its own needs.

A color like Egret White does well with approx. 3000K. Sure, you can easily go down to 2700K for a bit more warmth or up around 3500K for a cleaner look, but beyond that, Egret White won’t be at its best.

WHERE EGRET WHITE DOES (& DOESN’T) WORK BEST

While it’s hugely flexible and versatile, Egret White isn’t the best color for every situation. Here’s a quick overview of the wins, then we’ll dive in (skinny dipping recommended).

• It’s equally as great for an open-concept space or a single room.
• It can be a beautiful exterior paint color – bright and soft without being as stark as white.
• You can paint your whole home a color like this as it suits a ton of countertops, tiles, flooring, and lighting situations.

Now, let’s get down n’ dirty you color craving little creature, you.

IS IT GOOD WITH CREAM CABINETS & TRIM

That’s a hard no. In fact, it’s SO HARD I’m getting a little excited. Egret White is far too light and grayed-out to suit cream cabinets and trim.

Now, you might look at this next image and think ‘but that looks good, why can’t it work for me?‘

This furniture is more of a ‘warm, dirty off-white’ than a cream – cream has more yellow.

If your cabinets and trim are THIS MUTED, sure, Egret White might make the cut. However, in my 12,000+ in-home and virtual color consultations, the above is the rare exception. Most cream cabinets and trim have far more yellow, and often, a glaze.

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IS IT GOOD WITH WOOD FINISHES?

Egret White is gorgeous with a considerably wide range of wood finishes. In fact, there’s not a single wood stain I wouldn’t sample it against.

We’ll compare these 2 colors shortly

IS EGRET WHITE A GOOD EXTERIOR PAINT COLOR?

Egret White suits many roofs, and a reasonably wide range of stonework, more so than some other neutrals in this range. Note that Egret White often looks warmer and lighter than expected on an exterior.

If you want its color to show up a bit more, pair it with white trim. For a softer, more seamless look, paint your exterior siding/stucco and trim the same color.

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IS EGRET WHITE A GOOD COLOR FOR KITCHEN CABINETS?

Egret White could be popular for kitchen cabinets, especially for homeowners who love off-white and light-depth cabinet colors. However, because of its depth, Egret White is tricky to pair with wall colors if you want to see contrast. You’ll probably need white walls or a paint color with an LRV approximately 15-20 points lower (or paint your walls Egret White as well).

PAINT COLORS THAT ARE SIMILAR TO EGRET WHITE

When doing an Online Paint Color Consultation, I never just throw 1 color at my clients and cross my fingers. Instead, I carefully select a range of colors, often very similar colors to sample and compare.

While some rooms suit a range of neutrals, many suit only one or two. So, if Egret White has caught your eye, here are the colors you should compare with it.

SW EGRET WHITE VS. BENJAMIN MOORE PALE OAK

If we’re talking about popularity, Pale Oak is, by far, more popular than Egret White. While it previously got a bad rap for flashing too much pink for some, colors like this have become massively popular with my clients and followers (via the comments I get).

Look at this little bit of comparable magic…

While comparing colors can overexploit one or the other’s intentions, it’s a great way to get an idea of which color is warmer, cooler, lighter, darker, etc.

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Depth-wise, they’re super comparable. While BM’s website puts Pale Oak at an LRV of 68.84 and SW’s website says Egret White is 70, my spectrophotometer puts them almost the same (yes, I am just like Inspector Gadget – GO GO GADGET, BOOBS! I wish). Regardless, the difference shouldn’t be the deciding factor between the 2. Instead, consider their temperature and overall look with your finishes and lighting.

• Which one appears warmer? Egret White
• Which one seems to have more color/undertone? Neither is overly strong, although Pale Oak wins by a touch.

EGRET WHITE VS. SHERWIN WILLIAMS SHOJI WHITE

Ahhhhh, now here’s a real battle! Just joking. Shoji White wins. But this doesn’t mean its the best color for any and every home. In fact, Egret White has whupped its butt many times in my consulting work.

Shoji White has an LRV of 74. Compared to Egret White (70), this makes it look lighter and more off-white.

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As for intentions, while these 2 colors often vie for the same project, it depends on the room’s finishes and lighting. Sometimes, Egret White’s grayer-taupe look hits the spot. Other times, a room and/or owner needs a more muted, creamy look. This isn’t to say Shoji White is a cream. However, it can appear a bit that way, especially compared to a color like Egret White.

And if you’re thinking of color matching between brands (i.e., getting Benjamin Moore to make a Sherwin Williams paint color), you might want to read THIS first.

WHAT COLORS GO WITH EGRET WHITE?

Thanks to its depth and simple undertones, Egret White has plenty of coordinating colors. OF COURSE, it depends on what you need a partner color for: an adjoining room’s walls, accent wall, kitchen cabinets, trim, etc., but these should get you on the right path.

• GRAY PAINT COLORS: Explore gray paint colors that have a lower LRV than Egret White (nothing that’s lighter/higher LRV), particularly with blue or blue-green undertones
• SHADES OF GREEN: Medium and dark shades of green can be stunning with Egret White, making for dynamic accent walls, accent doors, and more.
• DARKER BLUE-GRAYS: Medium-depth or darker blue-gray blends can be beautiful in a palette.
• DARK GREIGE: For a gorgeous, organic palette, check out some darker shades of greige. some light-medium to medium depths can look good, too.
• DARK BLUE: While a brighter navy blue can be a bit too much for Egret White’s soft look, a more grounded dark blue can be stunning.

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