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Sherwin-Williams Polite White

SW 6056 · #E9DDD4 · LRV ~73.8

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Bungalow White (~99% proximity)

Polite White (SW 6056) is a warm off-white from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 73.8 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Bungalow White (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Polite White in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

73.8 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Valspar: Bungalow White (2005-10C), ~99% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gorgeous White (HGSW6049), ~98% proximity; PPG: Moroccan Moonlight (PPG1074-2), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Sablewood (PPG1068-2), ~98% proximity; Behr: Smokey Cream (N190-1), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Studio White (DE6065), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Bride To Be (1009), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: School House White (No. 291), ~93% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.