Sherwin-Williams Eider White (SW 7014) review

What color is Eider White?

Eider White (SW 7014) is a pale gray off-white. Sherwin-Williams calls it a cool white with a gray undertone, and at LRV 73.2 it sits at the soft end of the whites: light enough for whole rooms, deep enough that it never looks stark. On a wall it reads as a whisper of gray rather than a true white.

Is Eider White warm or cool?

Slightly cool by eye, almost neutral by the numbers. Its yellow–blue value is only +3.4, less warmth than Alabaster (+5.2) or Egret White (+5.6). That low warmth is why it looks crisp and gray next to creamy whites, and soft next to bright, clean whites.

Eider White undertones: does it look purple?

It can, faintly. Its green–red value is +0.3, a hair on the red side, and with so little yellow that small red lean can read as lavender or violet. You see it most beside yellow-leaning whites, honey oak and beige stone. Beside cool grays and bright white trim it reads as a plain soft gray.

Eider White LRV and light

At LRV 73.2 Eider White reflects most of the light it gets but is clearly softer than whites in the 80s. It needs decent light: in dim rooms it can turn flat and dingy gray, while in bright rooms it stays light and airy.

Simulated from the manufacturer's color values. Always test a sample in your own light.

Best uses for Eider White

Living rooms and bedrooms

Eider White is a restful whole-room color in rooms with good daylight. It pairs well with gray or white sofas, black metal and cool-toned wood floors.

Kitchens and cabinets

On cabinets it reads as a soft gray-white, a gentle alternative to stark white with white or gray-veined quartz. Avoid it beside cream counters, where it can look lavender.

Bathrooms

It suits bathrooms with white tile, marble and chrome. In a windowless bath, use bright bulbs so it does not go dull.

Exteriors

Outside, strong sun lifts it to a light gray-white. Test a large board first, because the faint violet cast can show more on a whole facade.

When to avoid Eider White

Skip it in dark, north-facing rooms, where it can look gray and dull, and in homes full of warm cream, beige and honey wood, where it can look purple. If you want a soft white that stays clean, Snowbound is brighter; if you want more warmth, Egret White is the step toward greige.

Eider White pros and cons

Pros

• Soft enough to avoid glare, light enough for whole rooms.
• Pairs well with cool grays, black accents, marble and chrome.
• A good bridge color between a bright white and a light gray.

Cons

• Can look lavender beside creamy whites and yellow wood.
• Goes dull and gray in dim, north-facing rooms.
• Too gray if you want a classic warm white.

Best white trim for Eider White

Snowbound, one of its coordinating colors, gives a soft, clean step brighter. Pure White and High Reflective White give crisper contrast. Avoid creamy trims such as Dover White, which push Eider White toward violet.

Eider White color strip

Eider White hex code, RGB and LRV

Sherwin-Williams lists Eider White (SW 7014) as hex #E2DED8 and LRV 73.2.

Colors that go with Eider White

Its coordinating colors are the bright white Snowbound, the deep gray Morris Room Grey and the soft blue-green Aqua-Sphere. It also suits charcoals and navies with a cool or neutral base.

Eider White vs similar whites

Eider White vs Incredible White

Incredible White (SW 7028, LRV 73.6) is a near twin, only 0.6 apart, with a touch more warmth.

Eider White vs Origami White

Origami White (SW 7636, LRV 76.0) is a little lighter and slightly greener, 1.5 apart.

Eider White vs Egret White

Egret White (SW 7570, LRV 69.6) is a shade deeper and warmer, 2.2 apart, closer to greige.

Eider White vs Snowbound

Snowbound (SW 7004, LRV 82.8) is much brighter and cleaner, 2.7 apart, the usual trim partner.

Eider White vs Alabaster

Alabaster (LRV 82.2) is brighter and warmer, 3.3 apart. Choose Alabaster for a classic warm white, Eider White for a soft gray-white.

Eider White vs Greek Villa

Greek Villa (SW 7551, LRV 84.2) is a bright warm white, 3.5 apart; Eider White looks gray and cool beside it.

Eider White vs Classic Gray

Benjamin Moore’s Classic Gray (OC-23, LRV 73.7) is the closest cross-brand match, 1.7 apart, a touch warmer with a slight green lean instead of red.

How to test Eider White

Test it against your trim white and your floor or counter sample at the same time, since those decide whether it looks gray or violet. Check it in the evening under your normal bulbs as well as at midday.

Colors similar to Eider White

Incredible White (SW 7028) is the closest Sherwin-Williams color, 0.6 apart. In Benjamin Moore, Classic Gray (OC-23) is nearest at 1.7, followed by Silver Satin (OC-26) at 2.2 and Pale Oak at 2.7. More off-whites are compared on the white paint colors page.

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.

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