Sherwin Williams

Reliable White

SW 6091

Sherwin-Williams Reliable White is a warm off-white with noticeable beige and taupe undertones that prevent it from reading as a true white. Its Light Reflectance Value of 74 means it reflects a high amount of light, functioning well in dimmer rooms or north-facing spaces. Despite its name, it reads more as a light warm neutral than a crisp white.

It is widely used on walls, ceilings, and trim in residential and commercial settings. Reliable White coordinates with Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige and Shoji White in warm palettes, while Naval offers cool contrast and Alabaster serves as a lighter trim option.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6091

Reliable White in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Reliable White under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Reliable White under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

31°

Orange Family

Lightness

87%

Light

Saturation

31%

Moderate

LRV

74.0
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Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#E8DED3
RGB Decimal
232, 222, 211
RGB Percent
91.0%, 87.1%, 82.7%
HSL
31.4, 31.3%, 86.9%
HSV
31.4, 9.1%, 91.0%
CMYK
0.0%, 4.3%, 9.1%, 9.0%
YIQ
223.7, 9.5, -1.3
XYZ
71.16, 74.10, 72.18
CIE Lab
88.97, 1.55, 6.60
CIE Luv
88.97, 6.46, 9.59
Hunter Lab
86.08, 1.55, 6.35
Decimal
15261395

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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