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Simple White

We've categorized Simple White as a versatile and reflective Purple because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 7 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#DFD9D2

LRV

69.82

Light Reflectance Value
69.82
light
Temperaturewarm
SaturationBright
Collection

Simple White's Color Strip

Simple White is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Color strip 260 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

Simple White in Real Rooms

Simple White has a high LRV of 69.82 — 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 Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, living room, misc and bathroom.

Color Strip 260

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

Choosing Simple White for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."

Sw 7021 Kitchen Cabinets

Sw 7021 Kitchen Cabinets

@gable_services_llc

1 Living Room Photo

Simple White anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.

Sw 7021 Living Room

Sw 7021 Living Room

@cottagebythecreek_

3 Misc Photos

Simple White shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.

Wall Paint

Wall Paint

@mtz_painting

Sw Simple White Wall Paint

Sw Simple White Wall Paint

@casabemvivida

Sw 7021 Wall Paint

Sw 7021 Wall Paint

@greysonmull

2 Bathroom Photos

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

Sherwin Williams Simple White Bathroom

Sherwin Williams Simple White Bathroom

@greysonmull

Sherwin Williams Simple White Bathroom

Sherwin Williams Simple White Bathroom

@the_vw_design

Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#DFD9D2
RGB223, 217, 210
HSL32° 17% 85%
CMYK0 3 6 13
CIE LabL: 87.0 a: 0.8 b: 4.2
XYZX: 66.88 Y: 69.97 Z: 70.94
Strip260 pos. C7
Sherwin-Williams Simple White 7021 Paint Review: 7 Photos + Data