What color is Extra White?
Extra White (SW 7006) is one of Sherwin-Williams' brightest, cleanest whites. It has very little warmth, so it reads as a crisp, fresh white on trim, ceilings, cabinets and modern walls.
Extra White undertones
Extra White measures +2.3 on the yellow–blue axis and −1.2 on green–red: a faint cool lean that keeps it crisp. Beside warmer whites like Pure White (+3.0) it looks cleaner and slightly cooler.
Extra White LRV
An LRV of 85.9 makes it very bright, ideal for dim rooms and for trim that needs to stand out.
Clean, slightly cool white
Bright, crisp white
Fresh morning white
Crisp by day, warm-tinted at sunset
Simulated from the manufacturer's color values. Always test a sample in your own light.
Extra White as trim
Extra White is a classic trim and ceiling white because it gives crisp definition beside almost any wall color. Sherwin-Williams pairs it with Agreeable Gray, and it sharpens cool grays and blues just as well. Against very creamy walls it can look stark, where Pure White is softer.
LRV 86Ceiling Bright White
LRV 83Ice Cube
LRV 78Rhinestone
LRV 74Nebulous White
LRV 74Rock Candy
LRV 75Site White
LRV 73
Extra White hex code, RGB and LRV
Sherwin-Williams lists Extra White (SW 7006) as hex #EEEFEA, RGB 238, 239, 234 and LRV 85.861.
Colors that go with Extra White
Extra White on ceilings, trim and cabinets
For ceilings, Extra White in a flat finish keeps rooms bright. For trim and doors, semi-gloss gives durability and crisp lines; see our paint sheen guide. On kitchen cabinets it gives a clean, modern white that matches white quartz and subway tile.
Extra White vs Chantilly Lace
Benjamin Moore's Chantilly Lace is a little brighter (LRV 90.0 vs 85.9) and equally clean. Both are crisp, near-neutral whites; the choice usually comes down to which brand you are buying. Browse all whites on the types of white paint page.
When to avoid Extra White
Avoid Extra White as an all-over wall color in a warm, traditional room with honey oak, cream stone or brass; it can look cold and slightly blue by comparison. As trim with very creamy walls, such as Antique White (SW 6119), it makes them look yellow. Pure White is the softer alternative.
Colors similar to Extra White
In Benjamin Moore, Super White is the closest we measured (ΔE 0.8). Comparing Sherwin-Williams whites? See Extra White vs Pure White.
| Color | Brand | LRV | Difference (ΔE) | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum SW 9543 | Sherwin-Williams | 82.3 | 1.0 | — |
| Snowbelt SW 9623 | Sherwin-Williams | 87.2 | 1.0 | — |
| Ceiling Bright White SW 7007 | Sherwin-Williams | 82.5 | 1.1 | — |
| Super White OC-152 | Benjamin Moore | 87.4 | 0.8 | — |
| White OC-151 | Benjamin Moore | 83.6 | 1.0 | — |
| White Heron OC-57 | Benjamin Moore | 86.7 | 1.0 | — |
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.
Extra White FAQs
What color is Sherwin-Williams Extra White?
A crisp, clean white (SW 7006) with an LRV of 85.9 and very little warmth.
Is Extra White good for trim?
Yes, it is one of the most popular trim and ceiling whites because it looks crisp beside almost any wall color.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Extra White?
Super White (OC-152) is the closest we measured (ΔE 0.8).
What is the LRV of Extra White?
85.9, one of the brightest whites in the Sherwin-Williams range reviewed here.
Is Extra White warm or cool?
It reads as a clean white. Its yellow–blue value is +2.3, still slightly on the warm side, but much lower than whites such as Alabaster (+5.2).
Is Extra White good for kitchen cabinets?
Yes, for a crisp, modern kitchen with white quartz and white appliances.