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Ski Slope

Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Ski Slope 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. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#E1E5E3

LRV

77.56

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Light Reflectance Value
77.56
Light
TemperatureNeutral

Coordinating Colors

Whitetail
Ski Slope vs Whitetail
Ski Slope
Whitetail
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Whitetail
7103 · LRV 86

Whitetail reads slightly lighter (LRV 86 vs 78), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Plum Dandy vs Ski Slope
Plum Dandy
Ski Slope
Sherwin-Williams
Plum Dandy
6284 · LRV 17
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · LRV 78

Ski Slope reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 17), opening up a space where Plum Dandy encloses it.

Similar Colors

Quicksilver vs Ski Slope
Quicksilver
Ski Slope
Sherwin-Williams
Quicksilver
6245 · LRV 75
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · LRV 78

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 78 vs 75), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Clean Slate
Clean Slate vs Ski Slope
Clean Slate
Ski Slope
Sherwin-Williams
Clean Slate
9621 · LRV 76
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · LRV 78

With LRVs of 78 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Rock Candy
Rock Candy vs Ski Slope
Rock Candy
Ski Slope
Sherwin-Williams
Rock Candy
6231 · LRV 75
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · LRV 78

With LRVs of 78 and 75, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Rarified Air
Rarified Air vs Ski Slope
Rarified Air
Ski Slope
Sherwin-Williams
Rarified Air
6525 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · LRV 78

With LRVs of 78 and 78, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Intrepid Grey
Intrepid Grey vs Ski Slope
Intrepid Grey
Ski Slope
Sherwin-Williams
Intrepid Grey
9556 · LRV 76
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · LRV 78

With LRVs of 78 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Winsome Grey
Ski Slope vs Winsome Grey
Ski Slope
Winsome Grey
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Winsome Grey
9624 · LRV 81

A 3-point LRV gap (81 vs 78) makes Winsome Grey the marginally brighter of the two.

Mantra vs Ski Slope
Mantra
Ski Slope
Sherwin-Williams
Mantra
9631 · LRV 75
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · LRV 78

With LRVs of 78 and 75, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Rhinestone vs Ski Slope
Rhinestone
Ski Slope
Sherwin-Williams
Rhinestone
7656 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · LRV 78

Ski Slope reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Ice Cube
Ice Cube vs Ski Slope
Ice Cube
Ski Slope
Sherwin-Williams
Ice Cube
6252 · LRV 77
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · LRV 78

With LRVs of 78 and 77, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Glass Bead
Glass Bead vs Ski Slope
Glass Bead
Ski Slope
Sherwin-Williams
Glass Bead
6805 · LRV 77
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · LRV 78

With LRVs of 78 and 77, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Ski Slope vs Whimsical White
Ski Slope
Whimsical White
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Whimsical White
6826 · LRV 79

With LRVs of 79 and 78, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Ruby Violet vs Ski Slope
Ruby Violet
Ski Slope
Sherwin-Williams
Ruby Violet
9076 · LRV 24
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · LRV 78

At LRV 78 vs 24, Ski Slope is decisively the brighter choice.

Plum Dandy vs Ski Slope
Plum Dandy
Ski Slope
Sherwin-Williams
Plum Dandy
6284 · LRV 17
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · LRV 78

Ski Slope reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 17), opening up a space where Plum Dandy encloses it.

Thistle
Ski Slope vs Thistle
Ski Slope
Thistle
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Thistle
6283 · LRV 30

Ski Slope reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 30), opening up a space where Thistle encloses it.

Wallflower
Ski Slope vs Wallflower
Ski Slope
Wallflower
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Wallflower
6281 · LRV 64

Ski Slope reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 64), opening up a space where Wallflower encloses it.

Mauve Finery
Mauve Finery vs Ski Slope
Mauve Finery
Ski Slope
Sherwin-Williams
Mauve Finery
6282 · LRV 51
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · LRV 78

At LRV 78 vs 51, Ski Slope is decisively the brighter choice.

Grape Harvest
Grape Harvest vs Ski Slope
Grape Harvest
Ski Slope
Sherwin-Williams
Grape Harvest
6285 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · LRV 78

Ski Slope reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 13), opening up a space where Grape Harvest encloses it.

Darker Colors

Mantra vs Ski Slope
Mantra
Ski Slope
Sherwin-Williams
Mantra
9631 · LRV 75
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · LRV 78

With LRVs of 78 and 75, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Fresh Eucalyptus
Fresh Eucalyptus vs Ski Slope
Fresh Eucalyptus
Ski Slope
Sherwin-Williams
Fresh Eucalyptus
9658 · LRV 48
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · LRV 78

At LRV 78 vs 48, Ski Slope is decisively the brighter choice.

Quicksilver vs Ski Slope
Quicksilver
Ski Slope
Sherwin-Williams
Quicksilver
6245 · LRV 75
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · LRV 78

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 78 vs 75), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Color Codes

HEX#E1E5E3
RGB225, 229, 227
HSL150° 7% 89%
CMYK2 0 1 10
CIE LabL: 90.6 a: -1.7 b: 0.5
XYZX: 72.93 Y: 77.59 Z: 83.79