Sherwin Williams High Reflective White (Palette, Coordinating & Inspirations)

When it comes to bright white paint colors, nothing comes quite close to Sherwin Williams High Reflective White, especially in the aspects of hues and reflectiveness. High Reflective White is the brightest white paint from the Sherwin Williams brand.

With all things being considered (hues, light reflective value, undertones, etc), it makes sense as to why the paint color has so much popularity and versatility.

If you’re considering getting these paint colors for your home, then it’s important to know about all the nitty gritty details and why it’s a unique paint color.

Keep on reading this article for more information about Sherwin Williams High Reflective White

What Color is Sherwin Williams High Reflective White (SW 7757)?

Sherwin Williams High Reflective White is described as white in its truest paint form. This paint color is clean, beautiful, and also incredibly white in appearance.

Most people are often daunted by having a color so stark which is rather unfortunate as there are so many benefits of SW High Reflective White’s striking appearance. For one, it doesn’t reflect any other color no matter the lighting meaning there’ll be no surprise pop-up color just because you used it in a north-facing room.

Those who are bold enough to use this color often use it for trims, cabinets, ceiling color, etc.

Manufacturer	Sherwin Williams
Paint Color	High Reflective White
LRV	93
RGB value	R: 247 G: 247 B: 241
Hex Value	#f7f7f1
Color collection	Colormix Forecast 2021 (Continuum), Colormix Forecast 2022 (Dreamland), Finest Whites & Neutrals (Finest Whites)

RGB of Sherwin Williams High Reflective White

According to Encycolorpedia, Sherwin Williams High Reflective White has the following RGB value and percentages:

Red: 247 (96.86%),        Green: 247 (96.86%)     Blue: 241 (94.51%).

It has a hue of 60°, 27% saturation, and 96% lightness.

LRV of Sherwin Williams High Reflective White

Sherwin Williams High Reflective White has an LRV of 93. That’s the highest of any paint color from the manufacturer.

A paint color’s LRV refers to its Light Reflectance Value. This means it tells how strongly a paint color reflects and absorbs light, making it a vital property. LRV runs on a numerical scale of 0-100, with 0% being true black and does not reflect any light and 100% being true white that reflects light the strongest.

This property is important for coordinating interior and exterior paint designs. With a name like “High Reflective White,” it only makes sense that it will have a high reflectance value. And with an LRV of 93, this color is very close to being a true and perfect white color. This means it will reflect a lot of light.

Sherwin Williams High Reflective White’s LRV gives it a stark and crisp look, which is further enhanced by the lack of discernable undertones.

Is It a Warm or Cool Color?

Sherwin Williams High Reflective White is neither a warm nor a cool paint color. It’s in fact a neutral color and has no noticeable underlying hues. The reason is that the paint color is so bright and stark that it doesn’t lean into any side of the temperature spectrum.

That being said, the paint color is a pristine white, meaning that it qualifies to be considered a true (even stark) white. Meaning even with it’s high reflectivity, it’s not going to reflect any hidden color, it’s going to be all white.

SW High Reflective White will instead reflect the color it’s paired with under bright lighting.

That’s why it’s often used as a trim color to bring out the brightness of the main paint color. A darker color can look lighter when paired with SW High Reflective White.

What Are The Undertones?

You can never tell “the true” nature of a paint color until you look at it under various lighting. That’s when you notice all its undertones poking through if it has any.

And when it comes to white, things can get even more tricky because unless they have their own undertones, they are very likely to pick up other paint colors, and you wouldn’t want any unwelcome surprises.

But with Sherwin Williams High Reflective White, you don’t really have anything to worry about in that regard.

Sherwin Williams High Reflective White Color Strip

A color strip is like a family of colors that look alike or share a certain resemblance, they differ slightly in their composition such as hue, LRV, RGB etc. The reason is that members of the same strip have variations of the same formula.

Many interior designers tend to pair colors that belong to the same color strip for a cohesive look or monochromatic palette. The slight difference in their shades or how they appear depending on the lighting is the major appeal.

Sherwin Williams Toque White (SW 7003)

Sherwin Williams Toque White is a warm-toned paint color with a slightly soft and creamy look. The paint color is neither too soft nor too warm and that’s what makes it such a perfect and versatile paint color. However, whether or not it inclines to a particular saturation, it’s still a warm off-white paint color.

SW Toque White feels homely and safe to many, but some homeowners fear it’s a paint color you can easily get bored of, but don’t let that discourage you, as you can pair it with beiges, steely blues, etc, to bring out the most from the color.

It has an LRV of 76 and an RGB value of R: 231, G: 226, B:218, a saturation of 21%, and a lightness of 88%.

Sherwin Williams Snowbound (SW 7004)

While some people see Sherwin Williams Snowbound as a warm, soft white paint color, the paint color isn’t a true white like High Reflective White. In a warm setting sun, this color appears warmer than usual as it leans heavily on its warmer undertones.

SW Snowbound has soft taupe (violet-pink) undertones responsible for its warmth.

Regardless of how heavily this color is affected by light, it’s still a bright and pretty white paint with a considerably high LRV of 83 and an RGB value of 237 / 234 / 229.

Sherwin Williams Snowbound was the color of the month for September 2022. It has a saturation of 18%, and a lightness of 91%.

Sherwin Williams Eider White (SW 7014)

Sherwin Williams Eider White is a warm gray paint color, even though some people consider it off-white. Although it’s not one of the more popular gray paint colors from Sherwin Williams, it does have some qualities that set it apart from the others.

The paint color has a soft, warm violet undertone which makes it appear either cool or warm depending on the lighting. SW Eider White feels very warm and cozy, and it’s a very versatile color when paired correctly, albeit with tricky undertones.

Sherwin Williams Eider White has an LRV of 73 and an RGB value of 226 / 222 / 216. With 15% saturation and a lightness of 87%, it remains a perfect color for creating a bright and relaxing tone.

Sherwin Williams Incredible White (SW 7028)

Sherwin Williams Incredible White is a warm paint color, and even though it leans towards the greige family (especially in a north-facing window), it’s still considered a white (an off-white, to be specific) paint color.

It has some taupe undertones, and that’s why it’s often described as greige. Sherwin Williams Incredible White is often used as a cabinet paint color as its gray undertones give a certain coolness that will make living spaces feel very cozy.

Incredible White has an LRV of 74, an RGB value of 227 / 222 / 215, an 18% saturation, and a lightness of 87%.

Sherwin Williams First Star (SW 7646)

Sherwin Williams First Star is a medium to light-toned off-white paint color that will look perfect in any room in your home. You can describe SW First Star as being either an off-white or a gray paint color.

It has some hints of a blue and gray undertone. And depending on the lighting, it can appear white in a well-lit room or gray in a dimly lit room. Sherwin Williams First Star is perfect when paired with a gray or a white.

The paint color is very refreshing and will definitely leave an impact on your guests. It has an LRV of 69, an RGB value of 218 / 217 / 212, a saturation of 7%, and a lightness of 84%.

Sherwin Williams Big Chill (SW 7648)

Sherwin Williams Big Chill is a soft and cool-toned gray. An interesting thing to note about SW Big Chill is that it’s a light color, and unlike other grays that can be washed out by too much light or appear too dark when there’s not enough light, this paint color feels just right, and it holds its own regardless of the intensity of lighting.

The cool paint color has a light blue undertone that doesn’t have as much impact on the color as one would expect.

Sherwin Williams Big Chill pairs really nicely with white trims if you do decide to use it as a wall color. It has an LRV of 62, an RGB value of 208 / 206 / 201, a 7% saturation, and 80% lightness.

Sherwin Williams High Reflective White Color Palette

Sherwin Williams High Reflective White Coordinating Colors

To get the perfect design, it’s important you pair your main color with other colors that are suitable for it. This creates a cohesive and visually balanced look. These “suitable” paint colors are what we call coordinating colors.

Here are two options that were recommended for High Reflective White by its manufacturers.

Sherwin Williams Favorite Tan (SW 6157)

Sherwin Williams Favorite Tan is a warm beige paint color. It has strong yellow undertones responsible for its warm and striking appearance.

Depending on the lighting, SW Favorite Tan can look warmer, almost orange, or it will look muted down brown.

The paint color can be used as either a cabinet paint or, when paired with a bright white like SW High Reflective White, you can use it as a wall color.

SW Favorite Tan has an LRV of 44 and an RGB value of 193 / 174 / 145.

Sherwin Williams Underseas (SW 6214)

Sherwin Williams Underseas is a medium to dark green paint color with alluring depths giving off a sense of tranquility.

The paint color has some cool blue and gray undertones, and depending on the lighting, it might lean into any one of them. However, it’s still a neutral color, and you might not notice the slight hint of its undertones.

Sherwin Williams Underseas has an LRV of 25 and an RGB value of 124 / 142 / 135.

Sherwin Williams High Reflective White Complementary Colors

Although complementary colors ironically sit on opposite ends of each other on the color wheel, they happen to go really well with each other. Here are Sherwin Williams High Reflective White complementary colors.

Sherwin Williams Zircon (SW 7667)

You can’t go wrong when pairing a white paint color like SW High Reflective White with gray. Sherwin Williams Zircon is a beautiful gray color that is neither warm nor cool. It’s a true gray, just like SW High Reflective White is close to true white.

Pairing both colors together can provide a really nice contrast, even if you use SW High Reflective White as the trim color.

Since SW Zircon is not too much of anything but rather a true contrast, it’s perfect when making a statement.

It has an LRV of 59 and an RGB value of R: 202, G: 201, and B: 198.

Sherwin Williams Westchester Gray (SW 2849)

For an even sharper contrast, pair SW High Reflective White with a deeper gray. Sherwin Williams Westchester Gray is a gray paint color with some blue-green undertones that are subtle in appearance.

Depending on the lighting, SW Westchester Gray can lean towards its undertones. If not as a trim color, you can use the dark gray on your doors, window panes, or even your walls.

Sherwin Williams Westchester Gray is significantly darker than SW High Reflective White with an LRV of 19. It also has an RGB value of R: 121, G: 121, and B:120.

What Trim Colors Go With Sherwin Williams High Reflective White?

Sherwin Williams High Reflective White is an extremely white color, and because of that, most people tend to shy away from using it as a wall color. In fact, it’s preferably used as a trim for other colors because of its stark look.

Sherwin Williams High Reflective White Color Comparisons

In this section, Sherwin Williams will be compared to other similar paint colors:

Extra White vs High Reflective White

Sherwin Williams Extra White is a warm white color. And even though it’s described as warm, it has the tendency to look very white and cool on walls, trims, or any surface it’s applied to, just like SW High Reflective White.

Both paint colors are crisp and clean whites with high LRVs. A major difference between them is how well they pair with other paint colors. While SW High Reflective White tends to go with most colors due to it being a true white, SW Extra White tends to be picky about what color it pairs with.

SW Extra White has an LRV of 86, while SW High Reflective White has an LRV of 93.

Sherwin Williams Paint Color	LRV	RGB	Hex Value
High Reflective White	93	R: 247 G: 247 B: 241	#f7f7f1
Extra White	86	R: 238 G: 239 B: 234	#eeefea

Pure White vs High Reflective White

Sherwin Williams Pure White is a clean and white paint color just like SW High Reflective White. It is a very versatile paint color, and while many people confuse it as a “stark white,” it’s not.

The paint color has a slight yellow undertone that gives it some warmth, and it has a tiny bit of black that prevents it from looking creamy.

Unlike High Reflective White, light affects SW Pure White more, and you’ll notice its slight yellow tint. Pure White is still a white paint color but it’s not as close to true white as High Reflective White. It has an LRV of 84.

Sherwin Williams Paint Color	LRV	RGB	Hex Value
High Reflective White	93	R: 247 G: 247 B: 241	#f7f7f1
Pure White	84	R: 237 G: 236 B: 230	#edece6

Chantilly Lace vs High Reflective White

Sherwin Williams High Reflective White and Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace are basically the same color but from different brands.

They are both described as being a clean and crisp white and no matter the lighting, they don’t reflect any other color. Iinstead, they have the unique ability to remain completely neutral. Both paint colors are preferably used as trim colors or ceiling colors.

That being said, they do differ slightly especially when it comes to their LRV. While Sherwin Williams High Reflective White has an LRV of 93, Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace has a slightly lower LRV of 90.

Paint Color	LRV	RGB	Hex Value
Sherwin Williams High Reflective White	93	R: 247 G: 247 B: 241	#f7f7f1
Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace	90	R: 245 G: 245 B: 239	#f5f5ef

High Reflective White Benjamin Moore Version

Benjamin Moore has a long list of white paint colors, but none of them have the name High Reflective White. However, a paint color from the brand has a different name but bears some similarities to Sherwin Williams High Reflective White, and it is called Chantilly Lace.

BM Chantilly Lace, just like High Reflective White, is a brilliant and clean white with the most subtle undertones. It is often used as a trim or ceiling color due to its crisp and pristine look.

The paint color has a unique ability to maintain its appearance. So no matter the reflecting color or the lighting, it will always appear white. This unique feature that is also similar to SW High Reflective White is why interior designers gravitate towards the paint color for trim uses.

Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace has an LRV of 90.04, and it’s the paint color with the highest LRV from the manufacturer’s collection.

How Does Light Affect the Color?

It has already been established that Sherwin Williams High Reflective White is a pretty white paint color, but how does that playoff under different types of lighting?

For one thing, lighting has a huge role to play in how a color is perceived. Whether natural or artificial, lighting can completely change a paint color’s appearance and show its underlying undertones.

In a south-facing room, paint colors tend to appear warmer and bring out the yellow or warm undertones of the paint color. For many white paints, there’s also the fear of these undertones completely taking over the white and giving the home an unexpected look.

While in a north-facing room, it’s the complete opposite. Colors appear cooler, and the blue and other cool undertones tend to stand out more. For white paints, there’s the problem of it looking too stark, clinical, or crispy.

For Sherwin Williams High Reflective White, neither of these rules applies to it. For one thing, it’s a neutral color meaning it’s neither warm nor cool, so it’s not going to reflect any other tone. Also, considering its bright undertone, it’s difficult to discern any undertones.

That being said, in many cases, Sherwin Williams High Reflective White gives no hint of any other color, but depending on the lighting, you may see it lean a bit yellow or green.

Best Rooms to Paint High Reflective White

Here are some spaces where Sherwin Williams High Reflective White has been used for inspiration.

Sherwin Williams High Reflective White Living Room

Sherwin Williams High Reflective White Kitchen

Sherwin Williams High Reflective White Bedroom

Sherwin Williams High Reflective White Bathroom

Sherwin Williams High Reflective White Exterior

Final Thoughts

Sherwin Williams High Reflective White is the white of whites and then some. As a neutral color, that means it can be paired with almost any paint color. Also, it doesn’t reflect any light which means you won’t be in for any surprises with this paint color.

You can pair SW High Reflective White with a darker color for a monochromatic design or you can use it as a trim or color for your cabinet.

Whatever might be the case, Sherwin Williams High Reflective White is a white paint color that’s worth considering.