Pediment
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Pediment remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 11 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#D3CCC4
LRV
61.18
Pediment's Color Strip
Pediment is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Egret White and Crushed Ice. The strip spans from Pure White at the lightest end to On The Rocks at the deepest. Strip 255 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Pediment in Real Rooms
Pediment has a high LRV of 61.18 — 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, bedroom, dining room and kitchen cabinets.
2 Misc Photos
See how Pediment 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.
Hallway walls in Pediment establish sophisticated neutral tone.
@kk_shawn08
Walls in Pediment create smooth, elegant living space.
@nestfix
1 Bedroom Photo
To use Pediment in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.
Bedroom walls painted in Pediment provide sophisticated backdrop.
@allisonsmithinteriors
2 Dining Room Photos
For an "all-day" dining room, Pediment is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.
Dining room walls in Pediment add understated sophistication.
@mckinley_manor
Pediment walls define the dining room with quiet elegance.
@mckinley_manor
6 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Pediment cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.
Kitchen cabinets in Pediment deliver refined, classic style.
@repopyesterday
Coordinating Colors
Pediment reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 36), opening up a space where Morris Room Grey encloses it.
At LRV 61 vs 33, Pediment is decisively the brighter choice.
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Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 61 vs 61), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 61 and 60, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 62 vs 61), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 62 and 61, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Grey Heron reads slightly lighter (LRV 65 vs 61), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (61 vs 57) makes Pediment the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Pediment reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 6), opening up a space where Mount Etna encloses it.
Pediment reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 11), opening up a space where Rain Cloud encloses it.
Pediment reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Starry Night reads slightly lighter (LRV 69 vs 61), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 61 vs 20, Pediment is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 61), opening up a space where Pediment encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 61, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
Pediment reads slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 53), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Pediment reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 36), opening up a space where Morris Room Grey encloses it.
Pediment reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 37), opening up a space where Mega Greige encloses it.
At LRV 61 vs 48, Pediment is decisively the brighter choice.