Sherwin-Williams • 6140

Moderate White

Name: Sherwin-Williams Moderate White 6140
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

We've categorized Moderate White as a bright and airy White because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop so effectively. Explore our collection of 21 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#E9DECF

LRV

74.07

Light Reflectance Value

74.07

light

Temperaturewarm

SaturationBright

Collection

Finest Whites Living Well Simplified Warm White

Moderate White's Color Strip

Moderate White is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Panda White and Divine White. The strip spans from Steamed Milk at the lightest end to Only Natural at the deepest. As part of strip 266, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

C1Steamed Milk C2Panda White C3Moderate White

C4Divine White C5Kestrel White C6Bauhaus Buff C7Only Natural

Moderate White in Real Rooms

Moderate White has a high LRV of 74.07 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. 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

In a farmhouse or traditional kitchen, Moderate White adds a layer of modern relevance. It updates classic cabinetry and apron-front sinks without clashing with the traditional "bones" of the house, offering a bridge between the old and the new.

SW Moderate White kitchen makeover

@selfmade_farmhouse

5 Misc Photos

These "miscellaneous" applications of Moderate White prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.

Sherwin Williams Moderate White Painted Furniture

@restorationrehab

Sherwin Williams Moderate White Hallway

@freshcoatpaintersofbellaire

Wall Paint

@marco_paints_perfection_htx

Sw 6140 Hallway

@freshcoatpaintersofbellaire

Sw Moderate White Windows

@thehighlandhome.co

6 Living Room Photos

Moderate White anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.

Sw Moderate White Living Room Before After

@freshcoatpaintersofbellaire

6 House Photos

Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Moderate White has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.

Sw Moderate White Exterior Paint

@cozycasa_by_tonikleo

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

Moderate White on cabinets gives a kitchen a sense of intentionality without the risk that comes with louder choices. It's grounded enough to feel permanent, versatile enough to work with whatever countertop material surrounds it.

Sw Moderate White Kitchen Cabinets

@paintedbykaylapayne

2 Bathroom Photos

Moderate White is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.