Sherwin-Williams • 7568

Neutral Ground

Name: Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground 7568
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

We've categorized Neutral Ground 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 66 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#E2DACA

LRV

70.47

Light Reflectance Value

70.47

light

Temperaturewarm

SaturationBright

Collection

2016 Pura Vida Finest Whites Living Well Senior Living Cool Foundations Teen Space Warm White

Neutral Ground's Color Strip

Neutral Ground is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Aged White and Canvas Tan. The strip spans from Whitetail at the lightest end to Patience at the deepest. As part of strip 261, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

C1Whitetail C2Dover White C3Creamy C4Aged White C5Neutral Ground

C6Canvas Tan C7Patience

Neutral Ground in Real Rooms

Neutral Ground has a high LRV of 70.47 — 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 bathroom, bedroom, front door, home office, house, kitchen, living room, misc, dining room and kitchen cabinets.

11 Bathroom Photos

Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Neutral Ground has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.

Neutral Ground Bathroom

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6 Bedroom Photos

In the context of a primary suite, Neutral Ground 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.

Neutral Ground Bedroom

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3 Front Door Photos

In a world of boring front doors, Neutral Ground is a breath of fresh air. It's a sophisticated choice that works with almost any siding color, providing a much-needed focal point that guides guests naturally toward the entrance.

Neutral Ground Front Door

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SW Neutral Ground front door paint

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Sw 7568 Door

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4 Home Office Photos

Neutral Ground works exceptionally well with "warm" tech—leather desk pads, brass lamps, and wooden monitor stands. It bridges the gap between modern technology and traditional home comfort, making the office feel like part of the house.

Neutral Ground Home Office

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Neutral Ground home office paint

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SW Neutral Ground home office paint

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5 House Photos

On a traditional or historic home, Neutral Ground acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.

Neutral Ground House

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SW Neutral Ground house exterior paint review

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Neutral Ground house exterior color

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1 Kitchen Photo

The sophisticated undertones of Neutral Ground make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.

Neutral Ground Kitchen

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18 Living Room Photos

There is a specific "glow" that Neutral Ground 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.

Neutral Ground Living Room

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5 Misc Photos

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

SW Neutral Ground wall paint

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Sherwin Williams Neutral Ground hallway color review

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Sherwin Williams Neutral Ground laundry room interior

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Neutral Ground laundry room paint

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Sw Neutral Ground Hallway

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3 Dining Room Photos

Neutral Ground in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.

Sw Neutral Ground Dining Room

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Sherwin Williams Neutral Ground Dining Room

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Neutral Ground Dining Room

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10 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Neutral Ground earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.

Neutral Ground kitchen cabinets color

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