Sherwin Williams Pediment 7634: Paint Color Review
A taupe with a little more love…
When it comes to popular, warm, neutral paint colors, Sherwin Williams Pediment isn’t at the top of the list. But just because a color isn’t popular doesn’t mean it isn’t the perfect paint color for you and your home – it’s all about knowing what you’re getting!
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WHAT TYPE OF COLOR IS PEDIMENT?
Pediment is a TAUPE paint color, which makes it a warm neutral. While some see it leaning a bit more gray, it’s too warm for that. Others might call it a greige (assuming greige and taupe are the same) – you do you. However, it makes life oodles easier (okay, maybe just a bit easier) to learn that greiges have a green undertone and taupes lean purple-pink.
If you have north-facing light, you may see Pediment lean that wink grayer, but it will still look that bit warm. If you have south-facing or afternoon western light, it will look warmer, and you may notice the undertones a bit more (which we’ll get into shortly).
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WHAT’S THE LRV OF PEDIMENT?
Pediment has an LRV of 61, just below my magical LRV number (62). That said, it’s still in the 60-70 range, which makes me happy. An LRV of 61 means Pediment is a light-depth paint color.
Not sure what LRV is? It could save your paint lovin’ life – read all about it HERE.
WHAT ARE PEDIMENT’S UNDERTONES?
Pediment has reasonably strong undertones that cater to purple and pink. If you don’t like these undercurrents, I recommend looking at more neutral options, as Pediment isn’t very shy!
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Here’s your Peel & Stick sample of Pediment…
WHAT’S THE BEST WHITE TRIM WITH PEDIMENT WALLS?
If I suggest Pediment to an Online Paint Color Consulting client, I’ll most likely suggest the following whites for their trim…
- Sherwin Williams Snowbound – keeping in mind it’s great for ONE room, but a bit limiting as a ‘whole home’ trim color
- Sherwin Williams Pure White
- Sherwin Williams Extra White
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WHERE CAN YOU USE SHERWIN WILLIAMS PEDIMENT?
Let’s look at Pediment in a few situations…
THE EXTERIOR OF A HOME
Pediments can be beautiful on a home’s exterior, as long as the stonework or roofing suits their undertones.
Brick exterior details are less likely to like Pediment and its taupe tones, so be careful with that combo.
HOWEVER…not many people want to embrace this much undertone on the exterior of their home when there are often equally as pretty, more subtle options (coming up shortly!).
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WITH CREAM CABINETS & TRIMS
While I’d love to tell you, yes, most creamy trims and cabinets are too yellow for Pediment and its depth. Some cream finishes can handle darker taupes, but at this depth, it’s asking a lot.
PEDIMENT AS A CABINET COLOR
I wouldn’t. I love Pediment and its gentle taupe backdrop, but it has a bit too much undertone for this color cowgirl—great for walls but tricky for cabinets. With a few exceptions, I’d opt for a cabinet color that’s a bit more neutral.
WITH WOOD TRIMS & CABINETS
Whether you have wood cabinets, trims, flooring, or furniture, Pediment can be NEXT-LEVEL gorgeous with wood finishes.
In particular, Pediment looks beautiful with many darker red or pink-stained woods, but it even looks beautiful with some golden oaks!
WHAT COLORS ARE SIMILAR TO PEDIMENT?
You should never pick a color without comparing it to similar shades. A tweak in undertones, depth, or temperature often makes one color perfect over another!
PEDIMENT VS SHERWIN WILLIAMS AGREEABLE GRAY
Oooo, you’re bringing out the big guns with this one, as Agreeable Gray is one of THE most popular neutrals…and Pediment ain’t. However, if you ask me, Pediment is equally as pretty and sometimes even better suited to the average interior finish.
Why?
When comparing the two, notice how Pediment’s taupe undertones show up more, whereas Agreeable Gray seems more ‘neutral.’ That neutrality might be appealing, but many interior finishes NEED a commitment to taupe undertones, something that Agreeable Gray doesn’t always satisfy.
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As for depth, we’re apples to apples, with Pediment’s LRV of 61 and Agreeable Gray’s 60. Fractional difference, really.
PEDIMENT VS. SHERWIN WILLIAMS EGRET WHITE
Now we’re talking.
Let’s say you like Sherwin Williams Pediment but are worried about its degree of undertone. While Egret White approaches it differently, you can sometimes satisfy the same interior finishes with Egret White without the committed purple-pink undertones. Sure, they’re in there, but they’re hiding pretty deep.
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Egret White also offers a bit more warmth and a lighter look due to its LRV of 70 (I have mad love for Egret White).
Sherwin Williams Egret White: IMAGES, Info, & More!
WHAT BENJAMIN MOORE COLORS ARE SIMILAR?
Offering comparable quality paints, you can also check out Benjamin Moore colors that pick up a similar vibe to Pediment, including…
- Benjamin Moore Collingwood, for a slightly less noticeable undertone
- Benjamin Moore Barren Plain, for a similar look but a slightly cooler, cleaner edge
Here’s Collingwood in action with Simply White trim…
And if you’re thinking of color matching between brands (i.e., getting BM to make an SW paint color), you might want to read THIS first.
WHAT COLORS GO WITH PEDIMENT?
If you’re creating a palette with Pediment, I’ve got some gorgeous colors for you to explore. While it depends on whether you’re putting them in the same room, on cabinets, or in an adjoining room, here are some to explore….
- A wide range of smoky gray-blues, especially those with a bit of green tucked inside
- Greens with a gray or greige backdrop can be pretty accents to Pediment
- Smokey green-grays like Sherwin Williams Sea Salt and Comfort Gray are awesome
- And even some soft, muted, warm whites!
- Various muted, warm off-whites
Not sure if Pediment is right for you? Want more depth, less undertone? I’ve got more!
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ORIGINALLY WRITTEN IN 2020, UPDATED IN 2025
Hi,
I painted my kitchen cabinets Pediment and I am looking for a creamish color to warm up my home. I currently have the walls SW Nuance but it looks so cold to me. There is a ton of natural light. Sometimes early in the morning when the sun shines in it casts a color that make the walls look warm and just about perfect for what I am looking for with the greyish cabinets, but I am struggling to find the right color.