
Limewash
With a focus on versatile and reflective tones, Limewash (9589) is a standout Neutral in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. See it applied across 12 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#DBD5CB
LRV
66.87
Limewash in Real Rooms
Limewash has a high LRV of 66.87 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's warm-toned, picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, living room, bedroom and house.
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The way Limewash interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.

Sherwin Williams Limewash kitchen cabinets color review
@jkathhomecabinetry

Sherwin Williams SW 9589 kitchen cabinets paint
@jkath_designbuild
2 Living Room Photos
There is a specific "glow" that Limewash takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.

Sherwin Williams Limewash living room paint
@ehdesignmn

Sherwin Williams Limewash cozy living room fireplace paint
@swdesignpros
1 Bedroom Photo
There's a rhythmic quality to Limewash in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.

Sherwin Williams Limewash cozy bedroom color
@lorenandalycarrolldsmrealtor
7 House Photos
On the exterior, Limewash holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.

Sherwin Williams SW 9589 house exterior paint
@highlandpaintingdfw
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