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Sherwin-Williams Classic Light Buff

SW 0050 · #F0EADC · LRV 82.5

Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Dover White is a 100% match

Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) is a warm white from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 82.5 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Dover White (100% match).

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LRV

82.5 · Very light

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 0050

HEX

#F0EADC

RGB

240, 234, 220

HSL

42°, 40%, 90%

Family

Whites

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Classic Light Buff FAQ

What undertone does Classic Light Buff have?

Classic Light Buff is a warm white with a moderate yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Classic Light Buff?

Classic Light Buff has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 82.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark.

What is the closest match to Classic Light Buff in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dover White (HGSW6385), 100%; Behr: Papier Blanc (HDC-NT-08), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Collector's Item (AF-45), 99%; PPG: White Rock (PPG1104-1), 99%; Glidden: Purity (PPG14-20), 99%; Valspar: Statuesque (7002-5), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Ball of String (DE6190), 98%; Farrow & Ball: James White (No. 2010), 96%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Classic Light Buff?

The HEX code of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) is #F0EADC, RGB 240, 234, 220. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.