Kestrel White
We've categorized Kestrel White as a versatile and reflective White because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 16 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#E0D6C8
LRV
68.10
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 Real Rooms
Kestrel White has a high LRV of 68.1 — 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 kitchen, misc, living room, house, kitchen cabinets and bathroom.
1 Kitchen Photo
Kestrel White in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
Kitchen walls in Kestrel White brighten the space while maintaining warm undertones.
@ellielovelace
3 Misc Photos
These photos show Kestrel White in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Hallway walls painted in Kestrel White create a welcoming passage through the home.
@frenchhomejournal
Trim and walls in Kestrel White offer crisp, clean lines throughout the hallway.
@frenchhomejournal
Trim and walls in Kestrel White create a unified, sophisticated living space.
@laura_lsu
2 Living Room Photos
The beauty of Kestrel White in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
Living room walls painted in Kestrel White provide a serene, light-filled foundation.
@laura_lsu
Living room walls in Kestrel White serve as a perfect backdrop for any décor.
@luba.petrovici
4 House Photos
In suburban environments, Kestrel White provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.
Home exterior finished in Kestrel White presents a fresh, timeless curb appeal.
@allstarprofessionalpainting
Siding painted in Kestrel White offers classic elegance and lasting durability.
@allstarprofessionalpainting
The home's exterior showcases a sophisticated palette in neutral Kestrel White tones.
@travarsbuilthomes
Exterior boards painted in Kestrel White deliver crisp, clean architectural definition.
@travarsbuilthomes
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
For an island-only application, Kestrel White provides a stunning focal point. It anchors the center of the room, creating a "furniture piece" feel that contrasts beautifully with lighter perimeter cabinets and draws people toward the heart of the kitchen.
Kitchen cabinets finished in Kestrel White brighten the entire cooking and prep area.
@cabinetrevival
Cabinetry painted in Kestrel White keeps the kitchen feeling spacious and airy.
@cabinetrevival
Cabinet doors painted in Kestrel White provide timeless style with subtle warmth.
@cabinetrevival
3 Bathroom Photos
Pairing Kestrel White with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Bathroom walls painted in Kestrel White amplify natural light and create openness.
@mydailymehhomeedition
Vanity and walls in Kestrel White establish a clean, serene bathroom retreat.
@mydailymehhomeedition
Bathroom cabinets finished in Kestrel White enhance the sense of cleanliness and calm.
@mydailymehhomeedition
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 81 vs 68, Downy is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 84 vs 68, Greek Villa is decisively the brighter choice.
Kestrel White reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 26), opening up a space where Gris Morado encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 81 vs 68, Downy is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
A 3-point LRV gap (68 vs 65) makes Kestrel White the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 68 and 66, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (72 vs 68) makes Divine White the marginally brighter of the two.
Kestrel White reads slightly lighter (LRV 68 vs 65), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
White Sesame reads slightly lighter (LRV 71 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (72 vs 68) makes Bauhaus Buff the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 70 vs 68), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 5-point LRV gap (73 vs 68) makes Pacer White the marginally brighter of the two.
A 6-point LRV gap (74 vs 68) makes Moderate White the marginally brighter of the two.
Kestrel White reads slightly lighter (LRV 68 vs 64), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Kestrel White reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 7), opening up a space where Tarragon encloses it.
Kestrel White reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 11), opening up a space where Rain Cloud encloses it.
Kestrel White reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
With LRVs of 69 and 68, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 68 vs 20, Kestrel White is decisively the brighter choice.
Kestrel White reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 22), opening up a space where Blustery Sky encloses it.
At LRV 68 vs 28, Kestrel White is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Aesthetic White reads slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (72 vs 68) makes Everyday White the marginally brighter of the two.
Oyster White reads slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (73 vs 68) makes Nice White the marginally brighter of the two.
White Heron reads slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
At LRV 68 vs 55, Kestrel White is decisively the brighter choice.
Kestrel White reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 44), opening up a space where Favorite Tan encloses it.
At LRV 68 vs 54, Kestrel White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 68 vs 51, Kestrel White is decisively the brighter choice.
Kestrel White reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 53), opening up a space where Malabar encloses it.