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Sherwin-Williams Cold Foam

SW 9504 · #EFECE3 · LRV ~83.9

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Soft Wool (~99% proximity)

Cold Foam (SW 9504) is a warm white from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 83.9 (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 tone in another brand is Valspar Soft Wool (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Cold Foam in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

83.9 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9504

HEX

#EFECE3

RGB

239, 236, 227

HSL

45°, 27%, 91%

Family

Whites

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Cold Foam FAQ

What undertone does Cold Foam have?

Cold Foam is a warm white with a subtle yellow 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 Cold Foam?

Cold Foam has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 83.9 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Cold Foam in other brands?

Valspar: Soft Wool (V155), ~99% proximity; Behr: Silky White (PPU7-12), ~99% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Iconic White (HGSW4004), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Winter Mood (PPG14-16), ~99% proximity; PPG: Winter Mood (PPG14-16), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Glacier White (OC-37), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Almond Milk (DEHW01), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pointing (No. 2003), ~96% 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 Cold Foam?

The HEX code of Cold Foam (SW 9504) is #EFECE3, RGB 239, 236, 227. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.