Westhighland White
Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Westhighland 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 14 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#F3EEE3
LRV
85.81
Westhighland White's Color Strip
Westhighland White is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Alabaster and Egret White. The strip spans from Pure White at the lightest end to On The Rocks at the deepest. Strip 255 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Westhighland White in Real Rooms
Westhighland White has a high LRV of 85.81 — 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, living room, dining room, house and bedroom.
4 Misc Photos
Westhighland 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.
Walls wrapped in crisp Westhighland White brighten the entire living room.
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Hallway painted Westhighland White acts as a luminous connector between rooms.
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Playroom walls in Westhighland White provide a bright, cheerful backdrop for creativity.
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Wooden furniture stands out against Westhighland White walls in this children's space.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Westhighland White. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Living room walls finished in clean Westhighland White expand the sense of space.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Westhighland White provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Dining room walls in Westhighland White provide a bright, airy backdrop.
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2 House Photos
In suburban environments, Westhighland White provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.
Exterior trim painted crisp Westhighland White frames the house beautifully.
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Fascia and shutters in Westhighland White create striking contrast with dark siding.
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6 Bedroom Photos
Westhighland White has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.
Bedroom walls in soft Westhighland White provide a serene, restful sleeping environment.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 86 vs 65, Westhighland White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 86 vs 47, Westhighland White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 86 vs 86), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 87 and 86, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 86 and 83, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 88 vs 86), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 86 vs 84), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 89 and 86, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 86 vs 83), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 86 and 84, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 88 and 86, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (86 vs 82) makes Westhighland White the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Westhighland White reflects far more light (LRV 86 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Westhighland White reflects far more light (LRV 86 vs 69), opening up a space where Starry Night encloses it.
At LRV 86 vs 20, Westhighland White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 86 vs 28, Westhighland White is decisively the brighter choice.
Westhighland White reflects far more light (LRV 86 vs 47), opening up a space where Lakeside encloses it.
Westhighland White reflects far more light (LRV 86 vs 3), opening up a space where After the Storm encloses it.
A 3-point LRV gap (86 vs 83) makes Westhighland White the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 87 and 86, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 86 vs 86), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 89 and 86, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
A 3-point LRV gap (86 vs 83) makes Westhighland White the marginally brighter of the two.
Westhighland White reads slightly lighter (LRV 86 vs 83), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 12-point LRV gap (86 vs 74) makes Westhighland White the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (86 vs 81) makes Westhighland White the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 86 vs 51, Westhighland White is decisively the brighter choice.