Natural Choice
Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Natural Choice remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. We've gathered 29 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#E3DED0
LRV
72.95
Natural Choice's Color Strip
Natural Choice is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between White Duck and Oyster White. The strip spans from Greek Villa at the lightest end to Oyster White at the deepest. Browsing strip 254 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Natural Choice in Real Rooms
Natural Choice has a high LRV of 72.95 — 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 living room, bedroom, kitchen cabinets, bathroom, home office, house, front door, dining room and misc.
6 Living Room Photos
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Natural Choice. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Living room walls painted Natural Choice create neutral sophistication.
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2 Bedroom Photos
In the context of a primary suite, Natural Choice suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
Bedroom walls embrace a soft Natural Choice palette.
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Bedroom walls in Natural Choice create a restful retreat.
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3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The depth of Natural Choice on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.
Kitchen cabinets in Natural Choice add understated elegance.
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Cabinetry finished in Natural Choice adds quiet refinement.
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Kitchen cabinets in Natural Choice blend tradition with style.
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1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Natural Choice and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Bathroom walls painted Natural Choice feel fresh and timeless.
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1 Home Office Photo
For those who spend their day on camera, Natural Choice is a highly flattering background color. It doesn't wash out skin tones or create weird reflections, providing a professional and "expensive" look for virtual meetings and presentations.
Desk wall in home office showcases calm Natural Choice.
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8 House Photos
The way Natural Choice interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.
Exterior siding in Natural Choice provides classic appeal.
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Natural Choice is a timeless choice that won't feel dated as trends shift. It's a versatile hue that can adapt to different porch decor—from modern planters to traditional rockers—with effortless ease.
Front door painted Natural Choice makes a subtle statement.
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2 Dining Room Photos
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Natural Choice, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
Dining room walls painted Natural Choice feel inviting.
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Dining room walls wrapped in timeless Natural Choice.
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5 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Natural Choice, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Stairwell walls in Natural Choice connect spaces gracefully.
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Stairs painted Natural Choice add warmth to this home.
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Staircase walls showcase the versatility of Natural Choice.
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Neutral Natural Choice tones define this stairwell beautifully.
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Upper landing walls in Natural Choice provide calm continuity.
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Expert Perspectives
In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 73 vs 47, Natural Choice is decisively the brighter choice.
Natural Choice reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 21), opening up a space where Sensuous Gray encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 73 vs 72), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 73 vs 73), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 74 and 73, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Nacre reads slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 73), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 73 vs 70), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 75 and 73, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 74 and 73, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 73 vs 71), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 73 and 70, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 74 and 73, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 73 vs 7, Natural Choice is decisively the brighter choice.
A 4-point LRV gap (73 vs 69) makes Natural Choice the marginally brighter of the two.
Natural Choice reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 20), opening up a space where Soulful Blue encloses it.
Natural Choice reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 28), opening up a space where Dusty Heather encloses it.
At LRV 73 vs 3, Natural Choice is decisively the brighter choice.
Lavender Wisp reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 73), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 73 vs 6, Natural Choice is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 75 vs 73), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 74 and 73, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (76 vs 73) makes Toque White the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 76 and 73, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 75 vs 73), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
Natural Choice reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 56), opening up a space where Cargo Pants encloses it.
Natural Choice reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 46), opening up a space where Woolen Mittens encloses it.
At LRV 73 vs 50, Natural Choice is decisively the brighter choice.
Natural Choice reads slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 63), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Natural Choice reads slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 63), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.