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Moderne White

At first glance, Moderne White belongs to the white family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. With an LRV of 74.4, it sits on the light-reflective side of the palette and can feel especially open in generous daylight. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.

LRV

74.39

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Light Reflectance Value
74.39
Light
TemperatureWarm
SaturationBright

Moderne White's Color Strip

Moderne White is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Ethereal White and Nuance. The strip spans from Spare White at the lightest end to Nuance at the deepest. Color strip 258 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

Moderne White in Rooms

Follow Moderne White from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 11 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

4 Misc Photos

4 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Moderne White (6168) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.

Sw Moderne White Paint

Wall surface finished in Moderne White glows with subtle warmth.

@fivestarpaintingcab

Sw Moderne White Wall Paint

Drywall painted Moderne White creates a luminous, inviting background.

@4s_modernfarmhouse

Moderne White Paint

Interior walls in Moderne White provide a versatile, elegant neutral foundation.

@shangrilalane

Sherwin Williams Moderne White Wall Paint

Wall paint in Moderne White reflects light throughout the home.

@rocksolidrustic

1 Bathroom Photo

Moderne White (6168) can change noticeably under window light, mirrors and focused task lighting. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.

Sw 6168 Bathroom

Bathroom walls in Moderne White brighten the space with soft radiance.

@eatlovebuild

1 Kitchen Photo

Across 1 kitchen image, Moderne White (6168) meets daylight, task lighting and evening pendants. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

Moderne White Kitchen

Kitchen cabinetry and walls in Moderne White create bright, functional workspace.

@pontoninteriors

5 House Photos

Across 5 house images, Moderne White (6168) meets full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

Moderne White House Exterior

House exterior finished Moderne White emphasizes clean, contemporary lines.

@arieandco

Sherwin Williams Moderne White Exterior Paint

Clean exterior siding gleams in crisp Moderne White.

@greendoorhomes

Sw Moderne White Exterior

Brick facade painted in Moderne White creates timeless curb appeal.

@casamacho

Sw 6168 House Exterior

Wooden trim and siding contrast beautifully against Moderne White walls.

@romabiopaints

Sherwin Williams Moderne White Exterior

Traditional house exterior finished in bright Moderne White paint.

@subhomestead

Coordinating Colors

Moderne White
Moderne White
Pure White
Pure White
Moderne White vs Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
7005 · LRV 84

Pure White reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Illusive Green
Illusive Green
Moderne White
Moderne White
Illusive Green vs Moderne White
Sherwin-Williams
Illusive Green
9164 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74

At LRV 74 vs 29, Moderne White is decisively the brighter choice.

Bungalow Beige
Bungalow Beige
Moderne White
Moderne White
Bungalow Beige vs Moderne White
Sherwin-Williams
Bungalow Beige
7511 · LRV 53
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74

Moderne White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 53), opening up a space where Bungalow Beige encloses it.

Trim Color

Moderne White
Moderne White
Pure White
Pure White
Moderne White vs Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
7005 · LRV 84

Pure White reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Similar Colors

Moderne White
Moderne White
Nuance
Nuance
Moderne White vs Nuance
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Nuance
7049 · LRV 74

With LRVs of 74 and 74, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Ethereal White
Ethereal White
Moderne White
Moderne White
Ethereal White vs Moderne White
Sherwin-Williams
Ethereal White
6182 · LRV 76
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74

With LRVs of 76 and 74, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Grey Mist
Grey Mist
Moderne White
Moderne White
Grey Mist vs Moderne White
Sherwin-Williams
Grey Mist
9625 · LRV 75
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 75 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Moderne White
Moderne White
Origami White
Origami White
Moderne White vs Origami White
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Origami White
7636 · LRV 76

With LRVs of 76 and 74, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Moderne White
Moderne White
Mortar
Mortar
Moderne White vs Mortar
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Mortar
9584 · LRV 74

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 74 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Heron Plume
Heron Plume
Moderne White
Moderne White
Heron Plume vs Moderne White
Sherwin-Williams
Heron Plume
6070 · LRV 75
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74

With LRVs of 75 and 74, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Moderne White
Moderne White
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Moderne White vs Sanctuary
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Sanctuary
9583 · LRV 76

With LRVs of 76 and 74, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Moderne White
Moderne White
Reserved White
Reserved White
Moderne White vs Reserved White
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Reserved White
7056 · LRV 74

With LRVs of 74 and 74, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Frosty White
Frosty White
Moderne White
Moderne White
Frosty White vs Moderne White
Sherwin-Williams
Frosty White
6196 · LRV 72
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 74 vs 72), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Moderne White
Moderne White
Spare White
Spare White
Moderne White vs Spare White
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Spare White
6203 · LRV 77

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 77 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Moderne White
Moderne White
Sea Mariner
Sea Mariner
Moderne White vs Sea Mariner
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Sea Mariner
9640 · LRV 7

Moderne White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.

Moderne White
Moderne White
Starry Night
Starry Night
Moderne White vs Starry Night
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Starry Night
6540 · LRV 69

Moderne White reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Moderne White
Moderne White
Soulful Blue
Soulful Blue
Moderne White vs Soulful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Soulful Blue
6543 · LRV 20

At LRV 74 vs 20, Moderne White is decisively the brighter choice.

Dusty Heather
Dusty Heather
Moderne White
Moderne White
Dusty Heather vs Moderne White
Sherwin-Williams
Dusty Heather
9073 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74

At LRV 74 vs 28, Moderne White is decisively the brighter choice.

After the Storm
After the Storm
Moderne White
Moderne White
After the Storm vs Moderne White
Sherwin-Williams
After the Storm
9685 · LRV 3
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74

Moderne White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 3), opening up a space where After the Storm encloses it.

Lavender Wisp
Moderne White
Moderne White
Lavender Wisp vs Moderne White
Sherwin-Williams
Lavender Wisp
7138 · LRV 83
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74

A 8-point LRV gap (83 vs 74) makes Lavender Wisp the marginally brighter of the two.

Charcoal Blue
Charcoal Blue
Moderne White
Moderne White
Charcoal Blue vs Moderne White
Sherwin-Williams
Charcoal Blue
2739 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74

Moderne White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 6), opening up a space where Charcoal Blue encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Moderne White
Moderne White
Natural White
Moderne White vs Natural White
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Natural White
9542 · LRV 83

A 9-point LRV gap (83 vs 74) makes Natural White the marginally brighter of the two.

Moderne White
Moderne White
White Sand
Moderne White vs White Sand
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
White Sand
9582 · LRV 84

White Sand reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Ethereal White
Ethereal White
Moderne White
Moderne White
Ethereal White vs Moderne White
Sherwin-Williams
Ethereal White
6182 · LRV 76
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74

With LRVs of 76 and 74, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Moderne White
Moderne White
Pure White
Pure White
Moderne White vs Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
7005 · LRV 84

Pure White reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Moderne White
Moderne White
Origami White
Origami White
Moderne White vs Origami White
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Origami White
7636 · LRV 76

With LRVs of 76 and 74, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Darker Colors

Moderne White
Moderne White
Sage
Sage
Moderne White vs Sage
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Sage
2860 · LRV 42

Moderne White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 42), opening up a space where Sage encloses it.

Grassland
Grassland
Moderne White
Moderne White
Grassland vs Moderne White
Sherwin-Williams
Grassland
6163 · LRV 50
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74

At LRV 74 vs 50, Moderne White is decisively the brighter choice.

Moderne White
Moderne White
Sedate Gray
Sedate Gray
Moderne White vs Sedate Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Sedate Gray
6169 · LRV 61

Moderne White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 61), opening up a space where Sedate Gray encloses it.

Moderne White
Moderne White
Svelte Sage
Svelte Sage
Moderne White vs Svelte Sage
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Svelte Sage
6164 · LRV 41

Moderne White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 41), opening up a space where Svelte Sage encloses it.

Ancient Marble
Ancient Marble
Moderne White
Moderne White
Ancient Marble vs Moderne White
Sherwin-Williams
Ancient Marble
6162 · LRV 60
Sherwin-Williams
Moderne White
6168 · LRV 74

Moderne White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 60), opening up a space where Ancient Marble encloses it.

Color Codes

RGB226, 224, 215
HSL49° 16% 86%
CMYK0 1 5 11
CIE LabL: 89.1 a: -0.9 b: 4.6
XYZX: 70.28 Y: 74.39 Z: 74.93
Strip258 pos. C6

Manufacturer description

Give any space a refreshing, comforting look with this bright white and its cool green undertone. Perfect in a bedroom, bathroom or hallway.

Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data ↗