ColorplanNebulous White
SW 7063 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 73 · light
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Nebulous White (SW 7063) is a light neutral white with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 73. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Pearl River (871), Farrow & Ball Blackened (No.2011) and Behr Subtle Touch (790E-1). 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 | 73.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DEDFDC |
| RGB | 222, 223, 220 |
| HSL | 80°, 4%, 87% |
About Nebulous White
Nebulous White (SW 7063) is a crisp, clean white from Sherwin-Williams with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 73, Nebulous White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Nebulous White stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. Next to Ice Cube (SW 6252), it's darker.
How Nebulous White changes with the light
Nebulous White has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Nebulous White has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Nebulous 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 Nebulous White close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Nebulous White looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Nebulous White in real homes
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Nebulous 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
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: Garlic Bulb (ΔE 1.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.5
Also close: Strong White (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 1.2
Also close: Weathered White (ΔE 2.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Nebulous White questions
What undertone does Nebulous White have?
Nebulous White is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Nebulous White stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Nebulous White a light or dark color?
Nebulous White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 73.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 73, Nebulous White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Nebulous White in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Pearl River 871 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Farrow & Ball: Blackened No.2011 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Behr: Subtle Touch 790E-1 (very close, ΔE 1.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Nebulous White?
Try Extra White (SW 7006) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Sherwin-Williams white that shares Nebulous White's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Nebulous White work best?
Nebulous White works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 73, Nebulous White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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