ColorplanEider White
SW 7014 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 73 · light
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Eider White (SW 7014) is a light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 73. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore White Winged Dove (1457), Farrow & Ball Strong White (No.2001) and Behr Weathered White (HDC-NT-21). For trim, try Extra White (SW 7006).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 73.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E2DED8 |
| RGB | 226, 222, 216 |
| HSL | 36°, 15%, 87% |
About Eider White
Eider White (SW 7014) is a light warm white from Sherwin-Williams with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 73, Eider White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Eider White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. It's very close to Zurich White (SW 7626); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Eider White changes with the light
Eider White has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Eider White will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Eider White will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Eider White close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Eider White will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Eider White in real homes
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Eider White equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 1.0
Also close: A la Mode (ΔE 1.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: Great White (ΔE 1.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: Painter's White (ΔE 1.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Eider White questions
What undertone does Eider White have?
Eider White has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Eider White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Eider White a light or dark color?
Eider White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 73.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 73, Eider White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Eider White in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: White Winged Dove 1457 (nearly identical, ΔE 1.0); Farrow & Ball: Strong White No.2001 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Behr: Weathered White HDC-NT-21 (very close, ΔE 1.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Eider White?
Try Extra White (SW 7006) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Eider White's undertone.
Where does Eider White work best?
Eider White works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 73, Eider White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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