Sherwin-Williams Pearly White review (SW 7009)

What color is Pearly White?

Pearly White (SW 7009) is a soft, warm off-white. It is one step down from Greek Villa on the same strip: a little deeper, so walls look gently warm rather than bright white.

Pearly White undertones

Warmth is moderate (yellow–blue +5.5) and green–red is exactly neutral (0.0): a clean, gentle warmth with no pink or green cast.

Pearly White LRV and light

With an LRV of 77.3, Pearly White is lighter than Shoji White (74.3) and deeper than Alabaster (82.2).

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

Best uses for Pearly White

Living rooms

Pearly White suits bright living rooms where a true white would glare. At LRV 77.3 it still keeps a room light, but it reads as a soft, warm off-white rather than white, which flatters oak floors, linen and warm lamplight.

Bedrooms

Its neutral green–red balance (a* 0.0) and gentle warmth make it a restful bedroom color that never looks pink or yellow. In a north-facing bedroom it will look a little grayer.

Kitchens and cabinets

On cabinets it gives a soft white that looks deliberate next to warm counters and brass. Beside bright white quartz it reads as an off-white, so use it where you want that softness.

Bathrooms

With white tile and fixtures, Pearly White gives a gentle contrast that stops a small bathroom from feeling clinical. Choose 2700–3000K bulbs to keep it warm.

Exteriors and trim

Sherwin-Williams lists it for exterior use; in full sun it reads close to white. For trim, its brighter strip-mate Greek Villa (SW 7551) gives a subtle step up in contrast.

When to avoid Pearly White

Avoid Pearly White in dark, north-facing rooms where you want the walls to read as white; it will look grayish. It is also a poor match next to stark white tile or quartz if you want them to blend, because the contrast makes it look beige.

Pearly White hex code, RGB and LRV

Sherwin-Williams lists Pearly White (SW 7009) as hex #E8E3D9, RGB 232, 227, 217 and LRV 77.327.

Colors that go with Pearly White

Pearly White vs Greek Villa and Shoji White

Pearly White sits between its strip neighbors: Greek Villa is brighter (LRV 84.2) with almost the same warmth, and Shoji White is deeper (74.3) and warmer. If Greek Villa looks too white in your room and Shoji White too beige, Pearly White is the middle step.

Pairing tips

For trim, a brighter white such as Pure White keeps definition. Compare all the off-whites on the types of white paint page, or read Alabaster vs Shoji White for a related choice.

Colors similar to Pearly White

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.

Pearly White FAQs