Toque White
Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Toque White 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 26 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#E7E2DA
LRV
76.09
Toque White's Color Strip
Toque White is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Snowbound and Incredible White. The strip spans from High Reflective White at the lightest end to Big Chill at the deepest. Strip 256 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Toque White in Real Rooms
Toque White has a high LRV of 76.09 — 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, bathroom, kitchen cabinets and house.
7 Living Room Photos
Choosing Toque White for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
Living room walls in Toque White reflect natural light throughout.
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1 Bedroom Photo
For guest bedrooms, Toque White is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Bedroom feels bright and airy with Toque White on all walls.
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5 Bathroom Photos
The psychology of Toque White in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Bathroom walls in Toque White maximize the sense of space.
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Tile work and fixtures complement Toque White-painted walls perfectly.
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Bathroom cabinets gain definition with Toque White wall color.
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Vanity lighting bounces off bright Toque White walls.
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Shower surround sparkles against Toque White painted walls.
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8 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On kitchen cabinets, Toque White adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.
Kitchen cabinets painted Toque White brighten the cooking space.
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5 House Photos
Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Toque White has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.
Backsplash stands out beautifully against Toque White cabinets.
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Home exterior in Toque White presents clean, classic appeal.
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Siding painted Toque White brightens the overall house presence.
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Front facade in Toque White gains architectural definition and charm.
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Shutters and trim frame nicely against Toque White exterior walls.
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Coordinating Colors
A 11-point LRV gap (76 vs 65) makes Toque White the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 76 vs 19, Toque White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 76 vs 76), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 76 and 75, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 76 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 76 and 75, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 76 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 77 vs 76), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 76 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 76 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 76 vs 73), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 76 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Toque White reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 11), opening up a space where Rain Cloud encloses it.
Toque White reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Toque White reads slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 76 vs 20, Toque White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 28, Toque White is decisively the brighter choice.
Toque White reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 47), opening up a space where Lakeside encloses it.
Toque White reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 3), opening up a space where After the Storm encloses it.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 76 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 7-point LRV gap (83 vs 76) makes Snowbound the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 76 vs 76), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 76 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 77 vs 76), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
At LRV 76 vs 58, Toque White is decisively the brighter choice.
Toque White reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 57), opening up a space where Mushroom encloses it.
Toque White reads slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 65), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 6-point LRV gap (76 vs 70) makes Toque White the marginally brighter of the two.
Toque White reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 44), opening up a space where Avenue Tan encloses it.