ColorplanZurich White
SW 7626 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 76 · light
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Zurich White (SW 7626) is a light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 76. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (OC-23), Farrow & Ball Strong White (No.2001) and Behr Painter's White (PPU18-08). 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 | 75.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E6E1D9 |
| RGB | 230, 225, 217 |
| HSL | 37°, 21%, 88% |
About Zurich White
Zurich White (SW 7626) is a light warm white from Sherwin-Williams with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 76, Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Origami White (SW 7636); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Zurich White changes with the light
Zurich 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 Zurich White will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Zurich 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 Zurich White close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Zurich White will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Zurich White in real homes
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Zurich 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: Grandma's China (ΔE 1.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.5
Also close: Great White (ΔE 2.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Weathered White (ΔE 1.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Zurich White questions
What undertone does Zurich White have?
Zurich White has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Zurich White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Zurich White a light or dark color?
Zurich White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 75.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 76, Zurich White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Zurich White in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Classic Gray OC-23 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Farrow & Ball: Strong White No.2001 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Behr: Painter's White PPU18-08 (very close, ΔE 1.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Zurich White?
Try Extra White (SW 7006) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Zurich White's undertone.
Where does Zurich White work best?
Zurich White works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 76, Zurich White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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