Egret White
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Egret White remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 18 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#DFD9CF
LRV
69.64
Egret White's Color Strip
Egret White is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Westhighland White and Pediment. The strip spans from Pure White at the lightest end to On The Rocks at the deepest. Strip 255 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Egret White in Real Rooms
Egret White has a high LRV of 69.64 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, home office, house, front door and dining room.
5 Living Room Photos
When applied to living room walls, Egret White creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Trim and millwork in Egret White brighten this living room.
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Living room walls in Egret White reflect abundant afternoon light.
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Shelving and trim painted Egret White organize this living space.
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Fireplace surround in Egret White becomes the room's focal point.
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Soft living room walls in Egret White create a calm, inviting atmosphere.
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3 Bedroom Photos
Egret White has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.
Bedroom walls wrapped in Egret White amplify natural light.
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Bedroom ceiling in Egret White heightens the airy bedroom.
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Bedding against Egret White walls emphasizes the serene palette.
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1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Egret White can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Kitchen cabinetry painted Egret White maximizes the open layout.
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3 Bathroom Photos
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Egret White provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Bathroom tiles and walls in Egret White create spa-like calm.
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Bathroom vanity and walls dressed in crisp Egret White enhance the space.
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Tile work and trim painted in Egret White brighten this compact bathroom.
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1 Home Office Photo
In a multi-use room where an office corner is required, Egret White can be used to "zone" the desk area. By painting just that section, you create a visual boundary that separates your professional life from your personal space.
Desk set against Egret White walls defines the home office.
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2 House Photos
Using Egret White on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
Exterior siding in Egret White provides crisp curb appeal.
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Exterior siding in Egret White provides a clean, classic home appearance.
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door painted Egret White makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.
Front door painted Egret White anchors the entry elegantly.
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2 Dining Room Photos
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Egret White does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Dining room walls in warm Egret White complement traditional furnishings beautifully.
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Ceiling and crown molding in Egret White frame this elegant dining area.
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Expert Perspectives
In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
Snowbound reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 70), opening up a space where Egret White encloses it.
Egret White reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 30), opening up a space where Tin Lizzie encloses it.
Egret White reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 15), opening up a space where Silken Peacock encloses it.
Trim Color
Snowbound reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 70), opening up a space where Egret White encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 70 vs 69), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 70 and 70, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (73 vs 70) makes Aesthetic White the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 70 vs 67), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 70 and 69, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 70 vs 70), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Shoji White reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 70), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Mortar reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 70), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Pacer White reads slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 70), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (75 vs 70) makes Sunbleached the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 70 vs 11, Egret White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 7, Egret White is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 70 vs 69), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Egret White reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 20), opening up a space where Soulful Blue encloses it.
Egret White reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 28), opening up a space where Dusty Heather encloses it.
At LRV 70 vs 47, Egret White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 3, Egret White is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Eider White reads slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 70), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 70 and 69, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 70 vs 70), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (76 vs 70) makes Origami White the marginally brighter of the two.
Incredible White reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 70), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Egret White reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 56), opening up a space where Slumber Sloth encloses it.
At LRV 70 vs 41, Egret White is decisively the brighter choice.
Egret White reads slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 58), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Egret White reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 57), opening up a space where Soft Suede encloses it.
At LRV 70 vs 57, Egret White is decisively the brighter choice.