Moderate White vs Soft Fawn paint color comparison

Moderate White vs Soft Fawn

Moderate White and Soft Fawn come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Moderate White belongs to the beige-white family and Soft Fawn to the beige family. The 41-point LRV gap — 74 for Moderate White vs 33 for Soft Fawn — means Moderate White will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 27.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Moderate White
Sherwin-Williams · 6140
LRV74.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6140
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Soft Fawn
Sherwin-Williams · 9097
LRV33.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9097
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Moderate White vs Soft Fawn Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Moderate White on one side and Soft Fawn on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.