Sherwin Williams Rhinestone (Palette, Coordinating & Inspirations)

Have you been enjoying the looks and feel of cool and light gray colors? Or do you simply desire one that can make a space breezy and calm? Then you should check out Sherwin Williams Rhinestone. The paint color suits all the above criteria and can work with several other colors, making you worry less about clashing colors.

Find everything you need about it in this Sherwin Williams Rhinestone Paint Color Review. Whether you want to know the tiniest detail or want to compare the paint color with similar ones, I’ve got you covered.

What Color is Sherwin Williams Rhinestone (SW 7656)?

Several homeowners like to regard this paint color as a light gray with a breezy aura and feel. However, I prefer to describe it as a light, off-white paint color with cool blue and gray undertones that make it quite versatile.

Although it has a tendency to look icy in certain settings, you can avoid that by pairing it with warm colors. I will explain this better later in this review.

Sherwin Williams Rhinestone has a crisp clean appearance that befits elegance and luxury. This is the reason why most experts recommend it for sparkling results in kitchens and bathrooms.

Despite that, the paint color can wonders in bedrooms, living rooms, and even workspaces. You simply have to get the decor right, and since SW Rhinestone pairs well with several colors, you’re good to go.

Manufacturer	Sherwin Williams
Paint Color	Rhinestone
LRV	75
RGB	R: 222 G: 224 B: 222
Hex Value	#dee0de
Color Family(s)	White

RGB of Sherwin Williams Rhinestone (SW 7656)

According to Encycolorpedia, Sherwin Williams Rhinestone has the following RGB values and percentages.

Red: 222 (87.06%)     Green: 224 (87.84%)    Blue: 222 (87.06%)

As expected from the bright paint color, it has a saturation of just 3% and a lightness of 87%.

LRV of Sherwin Williams Rhinestone (SW 7656)

Sherwin Williams Rhinestone has an LRV of 77, which suits its brightness.

A paint color’s LRV refers to its Light Reflective Value and is a crucial property. It represents how  strongly the paint color absorbs and reflects light based on a numerical scale. The LRV scale runs from 0 – 100, with the lower values indicating dark colors that reflect little light and absorb a lot.

On the other hand, higher LRV values indicate brighter paint colors that reflect light more and absorb little. As such, 0 represents true black, while 100 indicates true white. However, it is important to note that no paint color can be truly black or white.

The paint color’s LRV lets you know if a paint color will darken an area or brighten it. In the case of Sherwin Williams Rhinestone, its LRV shows that it is a bright color and will look good in even in dark areas.

Is Sherwin Williams Rhinestone a Warm or Cool Color?

Sherwin Williams Rhinestone is a cool off-white paint color. It appears crispy and, coupled with its light blue and gray undertones, can sometimes look icy or cold.

Generally, blues and greens are regarded as cool colors on the spectrum. In the case of Sherwin Williams Rhinestone, its blue undertone reinforces its coolness to the extent of looking cold in the presence of cool lighting.

Note that Sherwin Williams Rhinestone rarely looks warm, even in the presence of warm lights. However, the paint color will appear less cool, with stronger manifestations of its undertones.

What Are The Undertones?

Even though you might not notice it outrightly, Sherwin Williams Rhinestone has subtle blue and gray undertones. Not only do they affect its qualities, but the undertones also help set a cool tone for your spaces.

Also, the blue undertone adds a light airy feel to the color, making it suitable for even cloud-themed decors. Whether you use the paint color on walls or cabinets, the results will turn out great because of its crisp but elegant vibe.

Gray undertones mostly stay neutral and also affect a paint color’s ability to function as one in some settings. As regard Sherwin Williams Rhinestone, its gray undertones allow it to pass for a neutral to a decent extent.

Sherwin Williams Rhinestone Color Strip

A color strip consists of up to seven other colors that share variations of the same paint formula. Although they form a color family of some sort, each member has a different saturation and lightness.

Sherwin Williams Rhinestone’s color strip has an overall neutral theme. You can also combine members of this color strip for a monochromatic palette. Most of the time, members share similar temperatures and undertones, making it easy to pair them up.

However, you should pay attention to their LRVs to avoid having a theme that washes out in bright light or spaces.

Sherwin Williams Extra White (SW 7006)

Sherwin Williams Extra White is a warm white paint color and the first member of the color strip. Apart from the fact that it is the brightest paint color on the strip, Sherwin Williams has a way of looking cool.

The paint color is also the most popular member of the strip, with an LRV of 86. It has an RGB value of R: 238, G: 239, and B: 234, a saturation of 14%, and a lightness of 93%.

Sherwin Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007)

Even though it doesn’t have the crispiness of other paint colors in this strip, Sherwin Williams Ceiling Bright White appears clean. It also has gray and blue undertones like SW Rhinestone but has a higher LRV of 83.

As its name implies, Sherwin Williams Ceiling Bright White works wonders on ceilings in both large and small spaces. However, it is not as versatile and popular as Sherwin Williams Pure White.

It has an RGB value of R: 233, G: 235, and B: 231, a saturation of 9%, and a lightness of 91%.

Sherwin Williams Ice Cube (SW 6252)

Sherwin Williams Ice Cube is another cool off-white paint color with light blue and gray undertones. It has an LRV of 77, putting it on the lighter side of the spectrum in addition to making it suitable for dimly-lit spaces.

The crisp paint color has an RGB value of R: 227, G: 228, and B: 225, a saturation of 5%, and a lightness of 89%.

Sherwin Williams Nebulous White (SW 7063)

With an LRV of 74, Sherwin Williams Nebulous White is a bright white paint color with gray undertones. Experts say the cool clear paint color pairs particularly well with Sherwin Williams Pure White.

It has an RGB value of R: 222, G: 223, and B: 220, a saturation of 4%, and a lightness of 87%.

Sherwin Williams Rock Candy (SW 6231)

With an LRV of 75, Sherwin Williams Rock Candy is a bright white paint color with cool blue undertones. This also extends to the paint color in general, making it read cool almost all the time.

Sherwin Williams Rock Candy works exceptionally well in nurseries and bathrooms. Also, you will notice that it looks similar to SW Nebulous White, with a slightly higher LRV and similar RGB.

It has an RGB value of R: 222, G: 225, and B: 220, a saturation of 5%, and a lightness of 88%.

Sherwin Williams Site White (SW 7070)

Sherwin Williams Site White looks like a slightly darker version of SW Rhinestone, with cool blue undertones. The paint color has a calm vibe and has one of the widest versatility of all the members of the strip

It has an RGB value of R: 220, G: 222, and B: 220, a saturation of 4%, and a lightness of 87%.

Sherwin Williams Rhinestone Color Palette

Sherwin Williams Rhinestone Coordinating Colors

When making your Sherwin Williams Rhinestone Color Palette, there are several options to explore. You can make a neutral monochromatic palette or even switch things by adding paint colors with different temperatures and undertones.

For a monochromatic palette, members of the same color strip as Sherwin Williams Rhinestone work perfectly. However, experts have highlighted up to three paint colors that coordinate well with SW Rhinestone.

We will check them out in this section, including some complementary colors and honorable mentions.

Sherwin Williams Extra White

With a significant difference in LRV and brightness, Sherwin Williams Extra White pair well with SW Rhinestone. Apart from the monochromatic synergy between the two paint colors, SW Extra White’s tendency to appear warm often always balance out SW Rhinestone’s tendency to look cold.

The paint color belongs to the same LRV as Sherwin Williams Rhinestone and is more popular among homeowners. In case you are wondering, it is mainly because of it greater versatility.

Sherwin Williams Extra White has a higher LRV of 86.

Sherwin Williams March Wind

Sherwin Williams March Wind is a cool gray paint color with purple undertones and an LRV of 49. It adds a sense of fresh air to any space and looks several shades darker than Sherwin Williams Rhinestone.

Together with SW Rhinestone, you can easily set a relaxing yet uplifting vibe for your room or workspace.

Sherwin Williams Daphne

With an LRV of 32, Sherwin Williams Daphne is several shades darker than SW Rhinestone. The medium shade of blue has denim-gray undertones that give it a cool and enticing appearance. You can pair both paint colors for a calm vibe in your room or space.

Sherwin Williams Daphne cooperates well with SW Rhinestone’s blue undertone. You can also use the latter as a neutral, depending on your decor and lighting.

Honorable Mentions

Sherwin Williams Enigma

With an LRV of 21, Sherwin Williams Enigma looks significantly darker than SW Rhinestone. The purple paint color has pink undertones and looks great in interior and exterior spaces. If you haven’t heard about this Purple Paint Color family member, it’s because it lives up to its name.

Sherwin Williams Enigma presents a way of switching up the vibe in a room when you don’t have any particular choice in mind.

Sherwin Williams Intuitive

As a member of the same color strip, Sherwin Williams Intuitive is perfect as a lighter alternative to SW Enigma. It has an LRV of 38, which makes it several shades darker than Sherwin Williams Rhinestone.

It also has pink undertones and provides a warm balance to SW Rhinestone’s cool.

Sherwin Williams Rock Candy

Here, you have another option for a monochromatic palette because SW Rock Candy belongs to the same strip as SW Rhinestone. It has an LRV of 75, which is slightly higher but reflects just as strongly as Sherwin Williams Rhinestone.

The paint color also works great in both interior and exterior areas.

Sherwin Williams Ellie Gray

Another great option for a monochromatic palette is Sherwin Williams Ellie Gray. With an LRV of 40, the medium-toned neutral works great with SW Rhinestone because of its charcoal cyan undertone.

Sherwin Williams Rhinestone Complementary Colors

You can complement your Sherwin Williams Rhinestone with cool and warm paint colors. The following are great choices to consider.

Sherwin Williams Song Thrush

As a Yellow Paint Color Family member, Sherwin Williams Song Thrush is perfect for adding an energetic vibe to spaces. It has an LRV of 33, which puts it on the darker side, and has brown undertones that keep the yellow in check.

Sherwin Williams Song Thrush reads warm and can balance out the coolness of SW Rhinestone.

Sherwin Williams Mineral Deposit

Sherwin Williams Mineral Deposit is a cool gray with green and cyan undertones. It adds a relaxing vibe to rooms and performs great with SW Rhinestone. The paint pairs well with several other cool colors, making it an excellent choice for several decor options.

It has an LRV of 43, indicating that it reflects light with medium to low strength.

Sherwin Williams Natural Linen

If you want a beige neutral to warm up your space or room, Sherwin Williams Natural Linen is a great choice. With greige undertones, you have a solid option to either explore the little gray or focus on the beige.

The paint color has an LRV of 66, making it suitable for both dark and bright spaces. Sherwin Williams Natural Linen will not wash out in the presence of bright light. It also pairs nicely with SW Rhinestone.

Sherwin Williams Silverpointe

Would you prefer another breezy paint color to add to your SW Rhinestone? Check out Sherwin Williams Silverpointe. The cool misty hue has gray and cyan undertones that add a relaxing and well-ventilated vibe to areas in the home.

With an LRV of 64, Sherwin Williams Silverpointe will work well in dark and bright spaces.

What Trim Colors Go With Sherwin Williams Rhinestone?

Trim colors help to perfect the finish for your painting. They also contribute to the overall tone and vibe of your decor.

It is true that trim colors are not compulsory, so it’s fine if you prefer not to use one. However, opting to use them presents two options, which are dark or white trims.

Generally, white trims are more popular because they work well with every other paint color, including other whites. On the other hand, you might not come across dark trims often, but when picked right, they work wonders.

For Sherwin Williams Rhinestone, you can consider the following white trims.

• Sherwin Williams Pure White
• Sherwin Williams Extra White.

Sherwin Williams Rhinestone Color Comparisons

Silverpointe vs Sherwin Williams Rhinestone

Sherwin Williams Silverpointe has a lower LRV that makes it several shades darker than SW Rhinestone. Although both paint colors read cool, their undertones differ slightly. SW Silverpointe has cyan gray undertones, while the other has gray and blue undertones.

If you want your room to look spacious from a decor perspective, Sherwin Williams Silverpointe is an excellent option.

Sherwin Williams Paint Color	LRV	RGB	Hex Value
Rhinestone	74	R: 222 G: 224 B: 222	#dee0de
Silverpointe	64	R: 209 G: 210 B: 203	#d1d2cb

Rock Candy vs Sherwin Williams Rhinestone

Sherwin Williams Rock Candy belongs to the same color strip as SW Rhinestone. The white paint color has blue undertones and a slightly higher LRV. Both colors look similar at first glance and most times will only notice a difference with a side-by-side comparison.

A notable difference is that SW Rhinestone looks crispy while SW Rock Candy appears soft and gentle.

Sherwin Williams Paint Color	LRV	RGB	Hex Value
Rhinestone	74	R: 222 G: 224 B: 222	#dee0de
Rock Candy	75	R: 222 G: 225 B: 223	#d1d2cb

Misty Gray vs Sherwin Williams Rhinestone

Benjamin Moore Misty Gray is arguably the closest paint color to Sherwin Williams Rhinestone from the manufacturer. The bright pale gray adds a airy vibe to spaces and has a stronger gray undertone.

It appears lighter because of its higher LRV but that also means has a greater tendency to wash out in bright light.

Paint Color	LRV	RGB	Hex Value
Sherwin Williams Rhinestone	74	R: 222 G: 224 B: 222	#dee0de
Benjamin Moore Misty Gray	80.58	R: 232 G: 235 B: 234	#e8ebea

Reflection vs Sherwin Williams Rhinestone

Sherwin Williams Reflection is a cool blue-gray paint color that adds a calm vibe great for focus. This is why you will mostly find it used in private study rooms and bedrooms. It has an LRV of 66, which makes it several shades darker than Sherwin Williams Rhinestone.

The paint color works well with lighter trims like SW Ice Cubes, which belongs to the same strip as SW Rhinestone.

Sherwin Williams Paint Color	LRV	RGB	Hex Value
Rhinestone	74	R: 222 G: 224 B: 222	#dee0de
Reflection	66	R: 211 G: 213  B: 211	#d3d5d3

Rhinestone Benjamin Moore Version

Although you will not find any paint color called Rhinestone from Benjamin Moore, you should find something close. I consider the following paint colors Sherwin Williams Rhinestone versions from Benjamin Moore.

Benjamin Moore Misty Gray

 

Although it looks similar to SW Rhinestone, Benjamin Moore Misty Gray has a higher LRV of 80.58. The vapourous pale gray paint color also reads cool and has a relaxing airy feel. It has similar undertones but a stronger gray.

Benjamin Moore Misty Gray appears as a lighter off-white that some homeowners sometimes call white.

Benjamin Moore Horizon

BM Horizon is another pale gray paint color that looks like Sherwin Williams Rhinestone. It has subtle blue undertones that give it a cool and relaxing look.

With an LRV of 72.82, Benjamin Moore Horizon is slightly darker, but you might not even notice.

How Does Light Affect It?

Lighting greatly affects how a paint color appears regardless of the space or area. It does this in two interactions involving the color’s undertones and its LRV. In case you are wondering what an LRV is, check the section where I explained it in detail.

Regarding Sherwin Williams Rhinestone, its LRV of 74 indicates its strong reflective properties. The cool paint will perform excellently in dimly lit spaces because it will absorb less light and reflect more.

While SW Rhinestone looks good in bright areas and rooms, you must understand how its undertones and temperature interact with the lighting. That leads us to the second way in which light affects it.

Sherwin Williams Rhinestone has gray and blue undertones that make it read cool. Using the paint color in North-facing rooms or areas with warm lighting will make it appear less cool. Although it will not look warm, its gray undertones might surface more, making it look very much like a neutral.

On the other hand, using SW Rhinestone in South-facing rooms or areas with cool lighting will make it appear cooler than usual. So much so that it can look cold or icy because of its blue undertones taking over.

However, you can always pair it up with warmer paint colors to avoid giving the room a crisp cold feel.

Best Rooms to Paint SW Rhinestone

Sherwin Williams Rhinestone Bathroom

Sherwin Williams Rhinestone Kitchen

Sherwin Williams Rhinestone Bedroom

Sherwin Williams Rhinestone Exterior

Final Thoughts

For a paint color that belongs to the same strip as SW Extra White, Sherwin Williams Rhinestone remains quite unique. Although it lacks the popularity of some other off-white, the paint color pairs nicely with several others.

Whether you choose to use it in dark interior or exterior spaces, SW Rhinestone can work wonders. Simply make sure to pair it up with other colors that give you the overall vibe you need.