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Zurich White

Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Zurich 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 6 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#E6E1D9

LRV

75.85

Light Reflectance Value
75.85
light
Temperaturewarm
SaturationBright

Zurich White's Color Strip

Zurich White is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Heron Plume and Origami White. The strip spans from Heron Plume at the lightest end to Windfresh White at the deepest. Strip 259 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.

Zurich White in Real Rooms

Zurich White has a high LRV of 75.85 — 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, dining room, misc and bedroom.

Color Strip 259

1 Living Room Photo

Zurich White anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.

Zurich White Living Room

Zurich White Living Room

@houseoflittlestrays

1 Dining Room Photo

Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Zurich White does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.

Zurich White Dining Room

Zurich White Dining Room

@houseoflittlestrays

3 Misc Photos

These photos show Zurich White in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.

Sherwin Williams Zurich White Review

Sherwin Williams Zurich White Review

@secondwindhomeservices

Sherwin Williams Zurich White Stairs

Sherwin Williams Zurich White Stairs

@lombardorenovations

Sw 7626 Stairs

Sw 7626 Stairs

@aliciadaleinteriors

1 Bedroom Photo

In the context of a primary suite, Zurich White 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.

Sherwin Williams Zurich White Bedroom

Sherwin Williams Zurich White Bedroom

@stackhousedesignandrestoration

Coordinating Colors

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#E6E1D9
RGB230, 225, 217
HSL37° 21% 88%
CMYK0 2 6 10
CIE LabL: 89.7 a: 0.3 b: 4.5
XYZX: 72.08 Y: 75.68 Z: 76.44
Strip259 pos. C2
6 Real World Photos of Zurich White 7626 by Sherwin-Williams