
White Duck
White Duck is a bright and airy White from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find 106 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
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LRV
74.01
White Duck's Color Strip
White Duck is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Shoji White and Natural Choice. The strip spans from Greek Villa at the lightest end to Oyster White at the deepest. As part of strip 254, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
White Duck in Real Rooms
White Duck has a high LRV of 74.01 — 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 White family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, home office, house, front door, misc and kitchen cabinets.

32 Living Room Photos
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as White Duck. 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.

White Duck SW 7010 living room
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10 Bedroom Photos
In the context of a primary suite, White Duck suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.

Bedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams White Duck
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6 Kitchen Photos
Using White Duck in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.

Sherwin Williams White Duck kitchen cabinets
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3 Bathroom Photos
The interaction between White Duck and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.

White bathroom in White Duck by Sherwin Williams
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SW White Duck bathroom
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SW White Duck bathroom
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3 Home Office Photos
For those who spend their day on camera, White Duck is a highly flattering background color. It doesn't wash out skin tones or create weird reflections, providing a professional and "expensive" look for virtual meetings and presentations.

SW 7010 home office inspiration
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SW White Duck home office
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SW White Duck home office
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25 House Photos
The way White Duck interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.

White Duck house color review
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door in White Duck is a timeless choice that won't feel dated as trends shift. It's a versatile hue that can adapt to different porch decor—from modern planters to traditional rockers—with effortless ease.

White front door with White Duck SW 7010
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10 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of White Duck prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.

SW White Duck painted storage
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16 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On kitchen cabinets, White Duck 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.

SW White Duck kitchen cabinets
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Coordinating Colors
Similar Colors
7637
Oyster White

6154
Nacre
View color →7042
Shoji White

7011
Natural Choice

9502
Arrowroote

6098
Pacer White

6147
Panda White

9586
White Sesame

9584
Mortar

7035
Aesthetic White



