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Sherwin-Williams Limewash

SW 9589 · #DBD5CB · LRV ~67

Closest tone in another brand: Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone (~99% proximity)

Limewash (SW 9589) is a light greige from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 67 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Limewash in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

67 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9589

HEX

#DBD5CB

RGB

219, 213, 203

HSL

38°, 18%, 83%

Family

Greiges

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Limewash FAQ

What undertone does Limewash have?

Limewash is a light greige 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 Limewash?

Limewash has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 67 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 Limewash in other brands?

Farrow & Ball: Skimming Stone (No. 241), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Shady (DEC774), ~99% proximity; Behr: Dove (HDC-MD-21), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Balboa Mist (1549), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Silent Smoke (PPG1025-2), ~98% proximity; PPG: Silent Smoke (PPG1025-2), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Egret White (HGSW7570), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Slush (8005-2A), ~97% 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 Limewash?

The HEX code of Limewash (SW 9589) is #DBD5CB, RGB 219, 213, 203. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.