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White Sesame

At first glance, White Sesame belongs to the neutral family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. With an LRV of 71.3, it sits on the light-reflective side of the palette and can feel especially open in generous daylight. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.

LRV

71.28

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Light Reflectance Value
71.28
Light
TemperatureWarm

White Sesame in Rooms

Follow White Sesame from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 21 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

8 Misc Photos

Against a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes, White Sesame (9586) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. Its LRV of 71.3 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.

SW 9586 hallway paint review

Hallway walls guide you through in warm White Sesame.

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2 Kitchen Photos

2 kitchen images trace White Sesame (9586) through the changing light from breakfast through dinner. Its place within Emerald Designer Edition - Warm + Welcoming hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.

Sherwin Williams White Sesame kitchen paint

Kitchen cabinets stand out beautifully in White Sesame.

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White Sesame kitchen review

Kitchen walls provide a neutral backdrop in White Sesame.

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2 Dining Room Photos

In a gathering space that can move from daylight to ceremony, the most interesting quality of White Sesame (9586) may be the way it responds to timber, table linen, glass and artwork. The beige, white hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

Sherwin Williams White Sesame dining room makeover

Dining room walls anchor the table in White Sesame.

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Sherwin Williams White Sesame dining room interior

Dining space glows with elegant White Sesame walls.

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9 Living Room Photos

White Sesame (9586) brings its neutral character into a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

White Sesame living room paint review

Living room walls embrace warmth in inviting White Sesame.

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Coordinating Colors

White Sand
White Sesame
White Sesame
White Sand vs White Sesame
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White Sand
9582 · LRV 84
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

White Sand reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 71), opening up a space where White Sesame encloses it.

Studio Beige
White Sesame
White Sesame
Studio Beige vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Beige
9602 · LRV 46
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

At LRV 71 vs 46, White Sesame is decisively the brighter choice.

Mineral
Mineral
White Sesame
White Sesame
Mineral vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
Mineral
9637 · LRV 46
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

White Sesame reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 46), opening up a space where Mineral encloses it.

Similar Colors

Pacer White
Pacer White
White Sesame
White Sesame
Pacer White vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
Pacer White
6098 · LRV 73
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 73 vs 71), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Neutral Ground
Neutral Ground
White Sesame
White Sesame
Neutral Ground vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
Neutral Ground
7568 · LRV 70
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 71 vs 70), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Divine White
Divine White
White Sesame
White Sesame
Divine White vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
Divine White
6105 · LRV 72
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 72 vs 71), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Shoji White
Shoji White
White Sesame
White Sesame
Shoji White vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
7042 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

A 3-point LRV gap (74 vs 71) makes Shoji White the marginally brighter of the two.

White Duck
White Duck
White Sesame
White Sesame
White Duck vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
White Duck
7010 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 74 vs 71), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Arrowroote
Arrowroote
White Sesame
White Sesame
Arrowroote vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
Arrowroote
9502 · LRV 73
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

With LRVs of 73 and 71, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Oyster White
Oyster White
White Sesame
White Sesame
Oyster White vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
Oyster White
7637 · LRV 72
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

With LRVs of 72 and 71, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Kestrel White
Kestrel White
White Sesame
White Sesame
Kestrel White vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
Kestrel White
7516 · LRV 68
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

White Sesame reads slightly lighter (LRV 71 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Aged White
Aged White
White Sesame
White Sesame
Aged White vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
Aged White
9180 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 74 vs 71), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Moderate White
Moderate White
White Sesame
White Sesame
Moderate White vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
Moderate White
6140 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 74 vs 71), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Rain Cloud
Rain Cloud
White Sesame
White Sesame
Rain Cloud vs White Sesame
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Rain Cloud
9639 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

White Sesame reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 11), opening up a space where Rain Cloud encloses it.

Sea Mariner
Sea Mariner
White Sesame
White Sesame
Sea Mariner vs White Sesame
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Sea Mariner
9640 · LRV 7
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

White Sesame reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.

Starry Night
Starry Night
White Sesame
White Sesame
Starry Night vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
Starry Night
6540 · LRV 69
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

With LRVs of 71 and 69, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Soulful Blue
Soulful Blue
White Sesame
White Sesame
Soulful Blue vs White Sesame
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Soulful Blue
6543 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

At LRV 71 vs 20, White Sesame is decisively the brighter choice.

Dusty Heather
Dusty Heather
White Sesame
White Sesame
Dusty Heather vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
Dusty Heather
9073 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

At LRV 71 vs 28, White Sesame is decisively the brighter choice.

Lakeside
Lakeside
White Sesame
White Sesame
Lakeside vs White Sesame
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Lakeside
9683 · LRV 47
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

White Sesame reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 47), opening up a space where Lakeside encloses it.

After the Storm
After the Storm
White Sesame
White Sesame
After the Storm vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
After the Storm
9685 · LRV 3
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

White Sesame reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 3), opening up a space where After the Storm encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Aesthetic White
Aesthetic White
White Sesame
White Sesame
Aesthetic White vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
Aesthetic White
7035 · LRV 73
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

With LRVs of 73 and 71, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Everyday White
Everyday White
White Sesame
White Sesame
Everyday White vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
Everyday White
6077 · LRV 72
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 72 vs 71), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Oyster White
Oyster White
White Sesame
White Sesame
Oyster White vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
Oyster White
7637 · LRV 72
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

With LRVs of 72 and 71, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

White Heron
White Heron
White Sesame
White Sesame
White Heron vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
White Heron
7627 · LRV 76
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

White Heron reads slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 71), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Pearly White
Pearly White
White Sesame
White Sesame
Pearly White vs White Sesame
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Pearly White
7009 · LRV 77
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

A 6-point LRV gap (77 vs 71) makes Pearly White the marginally brighter of the two.

Darker Colors

Favorite Tan
Favorite Tan
White Sesame
White Sesame
Favorite Tan vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
Favorite Tan
6157 · LRV 44
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

White Sesame reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 44), opening up a space where Favorite Tan encloses it.

Sawgrass Basket
White Sesame
White Sesame
Sawgrass Basket vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
Sawgrass Basket
9121 · LRV 45
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

White Sesame reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 45), opening up a space where Sawgrass Basket encloses it.

Ramie
White Sesame
White Sesame
Ramie vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
Ramie
6156 · LRV 52
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

White Sesame reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 52), opening up a space where Ramie encloses it.

Canvas Tan
Canvas Tan
White Sesame
White Sesame
Canvas Tan vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
Canvas Tan
7531 · LRV 64
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

White Sesame reads slightly lighter (LRV 71 vs 64), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Downing Sand
Downing Sand
White Sesame
White Sesame
Downing Sand vs White Sesame
Sherwin-Williams
Downing Sand
2822 · LRV 51
Sherwin-Williams
White Sesame
9586 · LRV 71

At LRV 71 vs 51, White Sesame is decisively the brighter choice.

Color Codes

RGB227, 219, 205
HSL38° 28% 85%
CMYK0 4 10 11
CIE LabL: 87.7 a: 0.4 b: 7.8
XYZX: 68.03 Y: 71.40 Z: 67.94

Manufacturer description

Open up your gathering space and invite in the light and kind vibes with this warm white and its hint of neutral undertone.

Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data ↗