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Kestrel White

Sherwin-Williams's Kestrel White is a white shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. Its brighter saturation keeps the hue present and expressive, even when the overall color is pale. 16 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

LRV

68.10

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Light Reflectance Value
68.10
Light
TemperatureWarm
SaturationBright
Collection

Kestrel White's Color Strip

Kestrel White is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Divine White and Bauhaus Buff. The strip spans from Steamed Milk at the lightest end to Only Natural at the deepest. Strip 266 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

Kestrel White in Rooms

Follow Kestrel White from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 16 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

1 Kitchen Photo

These 1 kitchen image show how Kestrel White (7516) can sit beside stone, timber, tile and metal finishes. The beige, greige, white hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

SW Kestrel White kitchen makeover

Kitchen walls in Kestrel White brighten the space while maintaining warm undertones.

@ellielovelace

3 Misc Photos

3 misc images trace Kestrel White (7516) through the color’s movement from one type of space to another. Its place within Living Well hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.

SW Kestrel White cozy hallway interior

Hallway walls painted in Kestrel White create a welcoming passage through the home.

@frenchhomejournal

Sherwin Williams Kestrel White cozy hallway paint

Trim and walls in Kestrel White offer crisp, clean lines throughout the hallway.

@frenchhomejournal

Sw 7516 Review

Trim and walls in Kestrel White create a unified, sophisticated living space.

@laura_lsu

2 Living Room Photos

These 2 living room images show how Kestrel White (7516) can sit beside upholstery, timber, art and metal accents. The beige, greige, white hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

Sw 7516 Living Room

Living room walls painted in Kestrel White provide a serene, light-filled foundation.

@laura_lsu

Kestrel White Living Room

Living room walls in Kestrel White serve as a perfect backdrop for any décor.

@luba.petrovici

4 House Photos

These 4 house images show how Kestrel White (7516) can sit beside roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim. The beige, greige, white hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

SW Kestrel White house exterior color review

Home exterior finished in Kestrel White presents a fresh, timeless curb appeal.

@allstarprofessionalpainting

SW Kestrel White house exterior color

Siding painted in Kestrel White offers classic elegance and lasting durability.

@allstarprofessionalpainting

Exterior

The home's exterior showcases a sophisticated palette in neutral Kestrel White tones.

@travarsbuilthomes

Kestrel White Exterior

Exterior boards painted in Kestrel White deliver crisp, clean architectural definition.

@travarsbuilthomes

3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

3 kitchen cabinets images trace Kestrel White (7516) through the repetition of doors, drawers and shadow lines. Its place within Living Well hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.

SW Kestrel White cozy kitchen cabinets color

Kitchen cabinets finished in Kestrel White brighten the entire cooking and prep area.

@cabinetrevival

SW Kestrel White cozy kitchen cabinets paint review

Cabinetry painted in Kestrel White keeps the kitchen feeling spacious and airy.

@cabinetrevival

Sw Kestrel White Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet doors painted in Kestrel White provide timeless style with subtle warmth.

@cabinetrevival

3 Bathroom Photos

Kestrel White (7516) can change noticeably under window light, mirrors and focused task lighting. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.

SW Kestrel White cozy bathroom paint review

Bathroom walls painted in Kestrel White amplify natural light and create openness.

@mydailymehhomeedition

SW Kestrel White cozy bathroom paint

Vanity and walls in Kestrel White establish a clean, serene bathroom retreat.

@mydailymehhomeedition

SW Kestrel White cozy bathroom interior

Bathroom cabinets finished in Kestrel White enhance the sense of cleanliness and calm.

@mydailymehhomeedition

Coordinating Colors

Downy
Downy
Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Downy vs Kestrel White
Sherwin-Williams
Downy
7002 · LRV 81
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68

At LRV 81 vs 68, Downy is decisively the brighter choice.

Greek Villa
Greek Villa
Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Greek Villa vs Kestrel White
Sherwin-Williams
Greek Villa
7551 · LRV 84
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68

At LRV 84 vs 68, Greek Villa is decisively the brighter choice.

Gris Morado
Gris Morado
Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Gris Morado vs Kestrel White
Sherwin-Williams
Gris Morado
9156 · LRV 26
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68

Kestrel White reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 26), opening up a space where Gris Morado encloses it.

Trim Color

Downy
Downy
Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Downy vs Kestrel White
Sherwin-Williams
Downy
7002 · LRV 81
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68

At LRV 81 vs 68, Downy is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Natural Tan
Natural Tan
Kestrel White vs Natural Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68
Sherwin-Williams
Natural Tan
7567 · LRV 65

A 3-point LRV gap (68 vs 65) makes Kestrel White the marginally brighter of the two.

Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Natural Linen
Natural Linen
Kestrel White vs Natural Linen
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68
Sherwin-Williams
Natural Linen
9109 · LRV 66

With LRVs of 68 and 66, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Divine White
Divine White
Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Divine White vs Kestrel White
Sherwin-Williams
Divine White
6105 · LRV 72
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68

A 4-point LRV gap (72 vs 68) makes Divine White the marginally brighter of the two.

Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Taupe of the Morning
Taupe of the Morning
Kestrel White vs Taupe of the Morning
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68
Sherwin-Williams
Taupe of the Morning
9590 · LRV 65

Kestrel White reads slightly lighter (LRV 68 vs 65), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Kestrel White
Kestrel White
White Sesame
White Sesame
Kestrel White vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

White Sesame reads slightly lighter (LRV 71 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Bauhaus Buff
Bauhaus Buff
Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Bauhaus Buff vs Kestrel White
Sherwin-Williams
Bauhaus Buff
7552 · LRV 72
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68

A 4-point LRV gap (72 vs 68) makes Bauhaus Buff the marginally brighter of the two.

Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Neutral Ground
Neutral Ground
Kestrel White vs Neutral Ground
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68
Sherwin-Williams
Neutral Ground
7568 · LRV 70

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 70 vs 68), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Pacer White
Pacer White
Kestrel White vs Pacer White
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68
Sherwin-Williams
Pacer White
6098 · LRV 73

A 5-point LRV gap (73 vs 68) makes Pacer White the marginally brighter of the two.

Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Moderate White
Moderate White
Kestrel White vs Moderate White
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68
Sherwin-Williams
Moderate White
6140 · LRV 74

A 6-point LRV gap (74 vs 68) makes Moderate White the marginally brighter of the two.

Dumpling
Dumpling
Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Dumpling vs Kestrel White
Sherwin-Williams
Dumpling
9616 · LRV 64
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68

Kestrel White reads slightly lighter (LRV 68 vs 64), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Complementary Colors

Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Tarragon
Tarragon
Kestrel White vs Tarragon
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68
Sherwin-Williams
Tarragon
9660 · LRV 7

Kestrel White reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 7), opening up a space where Tarragon encloses it.

Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Rain Cloud
Rain Cloud
Kestrel White vs Rain Cloud
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68
Sherwin-Williams
Rain Cloud
9639 · LRV 11

Kestrel White reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 11), opening up a space where Rain Cloud encloses it.

Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Sea Mariner
Sea Mariner
Kestrel White vs Sea Mariner
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68
Sherwin-Williams
Sea Mariner
9640 · LRV 7

Kestrel White reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.

Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Starry Night
Starry Night
Kestrel White vs Starry Night
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68
Sherwin-Williams
Starry Night
6540 · LRV 69

With LRVs of 69 and 68, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Soulful Blue
Soulful Blue
Kestrel White vs Soulful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68
Sherwin-Williams
Soulful Blue
6543 · LRV 20

At LRV 68 vs 20, Kestrel White is decisively the brighter choice.

Blustery Sky
Blustery Sky
Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Blustery Sky vs Kestrel White
Sherwin-Williams
Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68

Kestrel White reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 22), opening up a space where Blustery Sky encloses it.

Dusty Heather
Dusty Heather
Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Dusty Heather vs Kestrel White
Sherwin-Williams
Dusty Heather
9073 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68

At LRV 68 vs 28, Kestrel White is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Aesthetic White
Aesthetic White
Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Aesthetic White vs Kestrel White
Sherwin-Williams
Aesthetic White
7035 · LRV 73
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68

Aesthetic White reads slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Everyday White
Everyday White
Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Everyday White vs Kestrel White
Sherwin-Williams
Everyday White
6077 · LRV 72
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68

A 4-point LRV gap (72 vs 68) makes Everyday White the marginally brighter of the two.

Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Oyster White
Oyster White
Kestrel White vs Oyster White
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68
Sherwin-Williams
Oyster White
7637 · LRV 72

Oyster White reads slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Nice White
Kestrel White vs Nice White
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68
Sherwin-Williams
Nice White
6063 · LRV 73

A 5-point LRV gap (73 vs 68) makes Nice White the marginally brighter of the two.

Kestrel White
Kestrel White
White Heron
White Heron
Kestrel White vs White Heron
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76

White Heron reads slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Beachcomber
Beachcomber
Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Beachcomber vs Kestrel White
Sherwin-Williams
Beachcomber
9617 · LRV 55
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68

At LRV 68 vs 55, Kestrel White is decisively the brighter choice.

Favorite Tan
Favorite Tan
Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Favorite Tan vs Kestrel White
Sherwin-Williams
Favorite Tan
6157 · LRV 44
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68

Kestrel White reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 44), opening up a space where Favorite Tan encloses it.

Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Urban Putty
Urban Putty
Kestrel White vs Urban Putty
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68
Sherwin-Williams
Urban Putty
7532 · LRV 54

At LRV 68 vs 54, Kestrel White is decisively the brighter choice.

Downing Sand
Downing Sand
Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Downing Sand vs Kestrel White
Sherwin-Williams
Downing Sand
2822 · LRV 51
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68

At LRV 68 vs 51, Kestrel White is decisively the brighter choice.

Kestrel White
Kestrel White
Malabar
Malabar
Kestrel White vs Malabar
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68
Sherwin-Williams
Malabar
9110 · LRV 53

Kestrel White reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 53), opening up a space where Malabar encloses it.

Color Codes

RGB224, 214, 200
HSL35° 28% 83%
CMYK0 4 11 12
CIE LabL: 86.1 a: 1.1 b: 8.1
XYZX: 65.21 Y: 68.11 Z: 64.34
Strip266 pos. C5

Manufacturer description

Create a snug, conversation-starting space with this bright warm white and its subtle pink undertone. Pairs wonderfully with other warm whites like Downy.

Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data ↗