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Sherwin-Williams Polite White

SW 6056 · #E9DDD4 · LRV 73.8

Compare with other brands: Valspar Bungalow White is a 99% match

Polite White (SW 6056) is a warm off-white from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate peach undertone. Its LRV is about 73.8 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Bungalow White (99% match).

Compare Polite White with other brands

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LRV

73.8 · Light

Undertone

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6056

HEX

#E9DDD4

RGB

233, 221, 212

HSL

26°, 32%, 87%

Family

Off-whites

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Polite White FAQ

What undertone does Polite White have?

Polite White is a warm off-white with a moderate peach 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 Polite White?

Polite White has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 73.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Polite White in other brands?

Valspar: Bungalow White (2005-10C), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gorgeous White (HGSW6049), 98%; PPG: Moroccan Moonlight (PPG1074-2), 98%; Glidden: Sablewood (PPG1068-2), 98%; Behr: Smokey Cream (N190-1), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Studio White (DE6065), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Bride To Be (1009), 98%; Farrow & Ball: School House White (No. 291), 93%. 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 Polite White?

The HEX code of Polite White (SW 6056) is #E9DDD4, RGB 233, 221, 212. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.