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Hey there, color lovers! Today, I’m diving into 25 of my absolute favorite Sherwin-Williams best-selling interior paint colors. These are the tried-and-true shades I constantly recommend to clients, friends, strangers in the paint aisle—basically anyone who will listen. These colors have been tested in real homes (including my own), under harsh overhead lights and the dreamy glow of morning sunshine. So let’s get into it. Spoiler: I do have favorites.
1. Repose Gray SW 7015
A classic for a reason. Repose Gray is that perfect greige—just enough warmth to feel cozy, but neutral enough to not fight with your furniture.
- Undertones: Slight purple and taupe.
- Lighting: In north-facing rooms, it can go a bit cooler. South-facing? It glows.
- Trim pairing: Try Pure White or High Reflective White for contrast.
- LRV: 58 — a mid-range tone that works nearly anywhere.
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2. Agreeable Gray SW 7029
Agreeable Gray is everyone’s agreeable friend. It’s warm, it’s soft, and it doesn’t get moody when the weather turns.
- Undertones: Beige with a whisper of gray.
- Lighting: It warms up beautifully in west-facing rooms.
- Trim pairing: Creamy or Alabaster work like a dream.
- LRV: 60 — bright enough to open up a room.
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3. Worldly Gray SW 7043
Worldly Gray is like Agreeable Gray’s cooler, more sophisticated cousin who studied abroad.
- Undertones: Taupe and green.
- Lighting: Can lean more gray in darker rooms.
- Trim pairing: Shoji White or Snowbound.
- LRV: 57.
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4. Eider White SW 7014
This isn’t your average white. Eider White is a soft, subtle gray-white that plays nicely with modern décor.
- Undertones: Mauve and cool gray.
- Lighting: Be cautious—it can go pinkish in low light.
- Trim pairing: Pure White balances it well.
- LRV: 73.
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5. Big Chill SW 7648
If gray had a spa day, this would be it. Big Chill is clean, airy, and great for creating a chill (ha!) space.
- Undertones: Blue.
- Lighting: In warm light, it’s serene. In cool light, it’s icy.
- Trim pairing: Greek Villa.
- LRV: 62.
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6. Creamy SW 7012
The name Creamy says it all—soft, sweet, and buttery without being yellow.
- Undertones: Warm, slight yellow.
- Lighting: Gorgeous in both natural and artificial light.
- Trim pairing: Dover White or Pure White.
- LRV: 81 — light and bright.
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7. Olympus White SW 6253
Olympus White is a soft blue-gray and is one of my sleeper hits. It’s dreamy in bedrooms and bathrooms.
- Undertones: Blue with a gray base.
- Lighting: More blue in north light, balanced in southern exposure.
- Trim pairing: Snowbound.
- LRV: 68.
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8. Kilim Beige SW 6106
A warm, earthy neutral that doesn’t feel stuck in the Tuscan era. I promise, Kilim Beige won’t disappoint.
- Undertones: Red and orange.
- Lighting: Toasty in afternoon light.
- Trim pairing: Creamy or Alabaster.
- LRV: 57.
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9. Reflection SW 7661
Reflection is a light gray with an edge. It has just enough blue to feel crisp without going full baby nursery.
- Undertones: Blue.
- Lighting: Cool in shade, bright in light.
- Trim pairing: Pure White.
- LRV: 66.
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10. Sea Salt SW 6204
Sea Salt is an all-time favorite. Spa vibes? Check. Calming energy? Double check.
- Undertones: Green with blue-gray.
- Lighting: More green in low light, bluer in bright light.
- Trim pairing: Snowbound or Pure White.
- LRV: 63.
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11. Accessible Beige SW 7036
Accessible Beige is a beige that isn’t boring. Think of it as beige with a modern twist.
- Undertones: Greige.
- Lighting: Beautifully balanced across all directions.
- Trim pairing: Dover White.
- LRV: 58.
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12. Alabaster SW 7008
Alabaster is one of Sherwin-Williams’ MVPs. Creamy white that never looks full on yellow.
- Undertones: Warm but subtle.
- Lighting: Always looks clean and soft.
- Trim pairing: Pair with Pure White for walls or vice versa.
- LRV: 82.
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13. City Loft SW 7631
Understated and classy, City Loft is like a neutral cashmere sweater.
- Undertones: Warm gray with a whisper of red.
- Lighting: Can shift to pink-beige in some lights.
- Trim pairing: Greek Villa or Pure White.
- LRV: 70.
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14. Crushed Ice SW 7647
Crushed Ice is an underrated soft gray that’s subtle and modern.
- Undertones: Warm gray.
- Lighting: Leans slightly warmer in sunlight.
- Trim pairing: Snowbound or Alabaster.
- LRV: 66.
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15. Drift of Mist SW 9166
This one’s for my true neutral lovers. Drift of Mist never fights for attention.
- Undertones: Gray with a touch of warmth.
- Lighting: Consistent across all exposures.
- Trim pairing: Shoji White.
- LRV: 69.
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16. Dover White SW 6385
Dover White is warm, welcoming, and the perfect cozy white.
- Undertones: Yellow, but not too much.
- Lighting: Perfect for traditional spaces.
- Trim pairing: Creamy or Alabaster.
- LRV: 83.
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17. Greek Villa SW 7551
Greek Villa is elegant and warm without being too creamy.
- Undertones: Slight yellow.
- Lighting: Glows beautifully in west-facing rooms.
- Trim pairing: Pure White or Snowbound.
- LRV: 84.
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18. Light French Gray SW 0055
Cool, refined, and always in style. Light French Gray is the cool kid on the block.
- Undertones: Blue-purple.
- Lighting: Slightly moody in low light.
- Trim pairing: Pure White.
- LRV: 53.
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19. Mindful Gray SW 7016
Mindful Gray is what Repose Gray would wear to a job interview.
- Undertones: Greige with green.
- Lighting: True and balanced in daylight.
- Trim pairing: Snowbound.
- LRV: 48.
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20. Natural Choice SW 7011
Understated and organic, that’s the vibe of Natural Choice. Think soft linen curtains and handmade ceramics.
- Undertones: Creamy beige.
- Lighting: Warmth without glare.
- Trim pairing: Alabaster.
- LRV: 73.
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21. Shoji White SW 7042
Shoji White is sleek and subtle, with enough warmth to keep things from going cold.
- Undertones: Greige.
- Lighting: Best in bright, indirect light.
- Trim pairing: Pure White.
- LRV: 74.
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22. Snowbound SW 7004
Crisp, clean, and modern—Snowbound is perfect for trim or walls.
- Undertones: Cool pinkish gray.
- Lighting: Slight pink in shadows.
- Trim pairing: Greek Villa or Pure White.
- LRV: 83.
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23. Passive SW 7064
Passive is cool and laid-back. Think of it as gray yoga pants—effortless and cozy.
- Undertones: Blue.
- Lighting: Cooler in north-facing rooms.
- Trim pairing: Pure White.
- LRV: 60.
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24. Tricorn Black SW 6258
Tricorn Black is the ultimate black. Moody, modern, and always chic.
- Undertones: Neutral.
- Lighting: Surprisingly adaptable.
- Trim pairing: Any white.
- LRV: 3 — yes, THREE.
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25. Pure White SW 7005
My go-to trim and cabinet color. Pure White works with warm and cool palettes.
- Undertones: Slightly warm.
- Lighting: Always dependable.
- Trim pairing: Literally everything.
- LRV: 84.
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Final Thoughts:
Choosing paint shouldn’t feel like speed dating in a fluorescent-lit hardware store aisle. These 25 colors have earned their keep because they work. In big rooms, tiny hallways, sunny kitchens, moody bedrooms—you name it. If you need help deciding between a few of these shades, check out my color consultation services. I’m just a click away—and I speak fluent undertone.
I’m Cate. As a seasoned paint color consultant and former proprietor of the highly regarded painting company WOW 1 Day Painting in Bergen County, my journey in the world of design and home improvement has been a colorful one, quite literally. Nestled in the scenic landscapes of Northern New Jersey, I’ve cultivated a passion for transforming spaces through the power of paint, furniture restoration, and thoughtful home decor.