Muslin
Muslin is a bright and airy White from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find 2 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#EADFC9
LRV
74.49
Muslin's Color Strip
Muslin is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Polar Bear and Antique White. The strip spans from Roman Column at the lightest end to Chopsticks at the deepest. Color strip 263 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Muslin in Real Rooms
Muslin has a high LRV of 74.49 — 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 misc.
2 Misc Photos
See how Muslin is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Dresser painted in Muslin becomes a neutral focal point.
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Walls in Muslin create a soft, welcoming backdrop.
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Coordinating Colors
Muslin reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 50), opening up a space where Relaxed Khaki encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 30, Muslin is decisively the brighter choice.
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Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 76 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 74 vs 72), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 74 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 74 vs 73), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 76 and 74, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 75 and 74, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 75 and 74, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 5-point LRV gap (79 vs 74) makes Decor White the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 75 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (80 vs 74) makes Morning Sun the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Muslin reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Muslin reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 74 vs 20, Muslin is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 28, Muslin is decisively the brighter choice.
Muslin reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 3), opening up a space where After the Storm encloses it.
A 8-point LRV gap (83 vs 74) makes Lavender Wisp the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 74 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Westhighland White reads slightly lighter (LRV 86 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (83 vs 74) makes Classic Light Buff the marginally brighter of the two.
Dover White reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
At LRV 74 vs 59, Muslin is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 74 vs 72), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Muslin reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 47), opening up a space where Wheat Grass encloses it.
Muslin reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 62), opening up a space where Ancestral Gold encloses it.