ColorplanOyster White
SW 7637 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 72 · light
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637) is a light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 72. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Fog Mist (OC-31), Farrow & Ball School House White (No.291) 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 | White |
| LRV | 72.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E2DDD0 |
| RGB | 226, 221, 208 |
| HSL | 43°, 24%, 85% |
About Oyster White
Oyster White (SW 7637) is a light warm white from Sherwin-Williams with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 72, Oyster 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 Oyster 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 Natural Choice (SW 7011); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Oyster White changes with the light
Oyster 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 Oyster White will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Oyster 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 Oyster White close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Oyster White will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Oyster White in real homes
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Oyster 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 0.0
Also close: Olympic Mountains (ΔE 0.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.5
Also close: Slipper Satin (ΔE 0.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.7
Also close: Soft Focus (ΔE 1.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
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Oyster White questions
What undertone does Oyster White have?
Oyster White has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Oyster White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Oyster White a light or dark color?
Oyster White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 72.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 72, Oyster White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Oyster White in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Fog Mist OC-31 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.0); Farrow & Ball: School House White No.291 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.5); Behr: Cotton Knit PPU7-11 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Oyster White?
Try Snowbound (SW 7004) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Oyster White's undertone.
Where does Oyster White work best?
Oyster White works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 72, Oyster White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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