ColorplanNeutral Ground
SW 7568 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 71 · light
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground (SW 7568) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 71. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Sonnet (AF-55), Farrow & Ball Clunch (No.2009) and Behr Cotton Knit (PPU7-11). For trim, try Snowbound (SW 7004).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 70.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E2DACA |
| RGB | 226, 218, 202 |
| HSL | 40°, 29%, 84% |
About Neutral Ground
Neutral Ground (SW 7568) is a light beige from Sherwin-Williams with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 71, Neutral Ground 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 Neutral Ground's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Divine White (SW 6105); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Neutral Ground changes with the light
Neutral Ground has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Neutral Ground's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Neutral Ground 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 Neutral Ground close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Neutral Ground will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Neutral Ground in real homes
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Neutral Ground 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 0.9
Also close: White Sand (ΔE 1.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.8
Also close: Shadow White (ΔE 1.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
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Neutral Ground questions
What undertone does Neutral Ground have?
Neutral Ground has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Neutral Ground's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Neutral Ground a light or dark color?
Neutral Ground has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 70.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 71, Neutral Ground reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Neutral Ground in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Sonnet AF-55 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Farrow & Ball: Clunch No.2009 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8); Behr: Cotton Knit PPU7-11 (very close, ΔE 1.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Neutral Ground?
Try Snowbound (SW 7004) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Neutral Ground's undertone.
Where does Neutral Ground work best?
Neutral Ground works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 71, Neutral Ground reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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