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Sherwin-Williams Nuance

SW 7049 · #E2E0D6 · LRV 74.3

Compare with other brands: PPG Rain Cloud is a 100% match

Nuance (SW 7049) is a warm off-white from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 74.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Rain Cloud (100% match).

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LRV

74.3 · Light

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 7049

HEX

#E2E0D6

RGB

226, 224, 214

HSL

50°, 17%, 86%

Family

Off-whites

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Nuance FAQ

What undertone does Nuance have?

Nuance is a warm off-white with a subtle 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 Nuance?

Nuance has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 74.3 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 Nuance in other brands?

PPG: Rain Cloud (PPG1125-1), 100%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Nuance (HGSW7049), 100%; Valspar: Gilded Linen (6002-1A), 99%; Behr: Roadster White (N370-1), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Classic Gray (1548), 99%; Glidden: Paraffin (PPG14-31), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Watermist (DE6240), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Slipper Satin (No. 2004), 95%. 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 Nuance?

The HEX code of Nuance (SW 7049) is #E2E0D6, RGB 226, 224, 214. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.