Ghosted
With a focus on bright and airy tones, Ghosted (9545) is a standout White in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. See it applied across 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#E2E0DC
LRV
74.85
Ghosted in Real Rooms
Ghosted has a high LRV of 74.85 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a home office, dining room, bedroom, bathroom, front door, mudroom, kitchen, house, living room and patio.
1 Home Office Photo
Ghosted in an office encourages a "deep work" mindset. Its depth and maturity create an environment of gravitas, helping you take your own projects and ambitions more seriously through the sheer atmosphere of the room.
Sherwin-Williams Ghosted in a minimalist home office
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1 Dining Room Photo
Ghosted in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.
Ghosted paint in a traditional dining room
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1 Bedroom Photo
Ghosted creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
A industrial bedroom painted in Ghosted
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1 Bathroom Photo
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Ghosted has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Ghosted — moody bathroom
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1 Front Door Photo
Choosing Ghosted for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
rustic modern front door featuring Ghosted by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Mudroom Photo
Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Ghosted creates a built-in look that feels like a deliberate part of the home's architecture. It turns a utilitarian storage area into a sophisticated "moment" in the house's layout.
Ghosted paint in a small mudroom
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1 Kitchen Photo
Ghosted is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Ghosted — bold kitchen
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1 House Photo
On a traditional or historic home, Ghosted acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.
Ghosted color — coastal house inspiration
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1 Living Room Photo
Choosing Ghosted for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
A minimalist living room painted in Ghosted
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1 Patio Photo
In sun-drenched climates, Ghosted is a practical choice that helps reduce the glare from the patio floor. It absorbs the harsh light, making the outdoor space more comfortable for the eyes during the peak hours of the day.
industrial patio featuring Ghosted by Sherwin-Williams
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 75 vs 54, Ghosted is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 75 vs 6, Ghosted is decisively the brighter choice.
A 10-point LRV gap (75 vs 65) makes Ghosted the marginally brighter of the two.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 75 vs 73), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 75 vs 73), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 75 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 75 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 75 and 75, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Ghosted reads slightly lighter (LRV 75 vs 72), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 75 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 5-point LRV gap (75 vs 69) makes Ghosted the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Ghosted reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Ghosted reads slightly lighter (LRV 75 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 75 vs 20, Ghosted is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 75 vs 28, Ghosted is decisively the brighter choice.
Ghosted reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 3), opening up a space where After the Storm encloses it.
A 8-point LRV gap (83 vs 75) makes Lavender Wisp the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (83 vs 75) makes Natural White the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 75 vs 73), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
At LRV 75 vs 48, Ghosted is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 75 vs 39, Ghosted is decisively the brighter choice.
Ghosted reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 42), opening up a space where Pussywillow encloses it.
