What color is Aesthetic White?
Aesthetic White (SW 7035) is a soft, warm off-white. It is deeper than true whites like Pure White, so on walls it reads as a gentle, slightly beige neutral; on trim it gives a soft, low-contrast edge.
Aesthetic White undertones
Its warmth is moderate (yellow–blue +5.6) and it is neutral on green–red (+0.3), so it looks warm and calm without any pink or green.
Aesthetic White LRV and light
With an LRV of 73.1 it is an off-white, about the same depth as Shoji White. In north light it can look slightly gray; in south light, softly beige.
Soft gray-beige white
Warm, gentle off-white
Warm in the morning, softer later
Muted by day, warm at sunset
Simulated from the manufacturer's color values. Always test a sample in your own light.
Best uses for Aesthetic White
Trim and doors
Aesthetic White is a soft trim color for warm walls; Sherwin-Williams lists it as a coordinating color for Accessible Beige (SW 7036). On trim it gives definition without the stark line of a bright white.
Walls in bright rooms
As a wall color (LRV 73.1) it suits bright, south-facing rooms where a true white would glare. It reads as a warm off-white.
Kitchens and cabinets
On cabinets it gives a soft, warm off-white that pairs with wood floors, brass and cream or warm stone counters.
Bedrooms
It makes a calm bedroom wall, especially with natural textures. In a north-facing bedroom it will look grayer.
Exteriors
Sherwin-Williams lists it for exterior use. Sun lifts it close to a warm white.
When to avoid Aesthetic White
Avoid Aesthetic White as trim against cool grays or crisp whites; it will look beige. It is also too deep to read as white in a dim room. If you want a white trim for cool walls, Extra White is cleaner.
Aesthetic White color strip
LRV 75Zurich White
LRV 76Origami White
LRV 76Aesthetic White
LRV 73White Heron
LRV 76City Loft
LRV 71Windfresh White
LRV 69
Aesthetic White hex code, RGB and LRV
Sherwin-Williams lists Aesthetic White (SW 7035) as hex #E3DDD3, RGB 227, 221, 211 and LRV 73.097.
Colors that go with Aesthetic White
Pure White sharpens trim beside it; Chelsea Gray and Aquaverde add deeper contrast.
Aesthetic White vs Shoji White and Pearly White
Aesthetic White (LRV 73.1) is almost as deep as Shoji White (74.3) but slightly less warm (yellow–blue +5.6 vs +6.7), so it reads a little more neutral. Pearly White (77.3) is the lighter alternative with similar warmth, and City Loft, on the same strip, is a touch deeper still.
Aesthetic White as trim
Because it is an off-white, Aesthetic White trim gives a soft, low-contrast look. It works best with mid-tone walls; next to light off-whites it may look too close to the wall color. Browse more off-whites on the types of white paint page.
Colors similar to Aesthetic White
| Color | Brand | LRV | Difference (ΔE) | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbleached SW 9585 | Sherwin-Williams | 74.8 | 0.9 | — |
| White Heron SW 7627 | Sherwin-Williams | 76.0 | 0.9 | — |
| City Loft SW 7631 | Sherwin-Williams | 70.5 | 0.9 | Review |
| Fog Mist OC-31 | Benjamin Moore | 70.2 | 1.6 | — |
| Pale Oak OC-20 | Benjamin Moore | 68.6 | 1.6 | Review |
| Balboa Mist OC-27 | Benjamin Moore | 65.5 | 2.0 | Review |
ΔE is the CIEDE2000 color difference between the two manufacturer colors: around 1 is barely visible; 2–3 is visible when the chips sit side by side.
Aesthetic White FAQs
What color is Aesthetic White?
Aesthetic White (SW 7035) is a soft, warm off-white with an LRV of 73.1.
Is Aesthetic White a good trim color?
Yes, as a soft, low-contrast trim for warm wall colors such as Accessible Beige.
What is the hex code for Aesthetic White?
#E3DDD3, RGB 227, 221, 211.
Is Aesthetic White warm or cool?
Warm. Its yellow–blue value is +5.6 with a slight red lean (+0.3).
What is the LRV of Aesthetic White?
73.1, a light off-white rather than a bright white.
Is Aesthetic White good for cabinets?
Yes, especially with warm counters, wood and brass hardware.