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Cheviot
89%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cheviot Technical Profile
What color is Cheviot? It's a very light warm neutral with the hex code #F6F2E8. Colors similar to Cheviot include Vista Paint Champagne Mist, Farrow & Ball Wimborne White, Vista Paint Pressed Linen. Cheviot has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 89, Cheviot reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. As a warm neutral, Cheviot pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Cheviot
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Champagne Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wimborne White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
White Flour
Behr
Nearly identical
Wishful White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ivory Keys
Valspar
Nearly identical
Atrium White
PPG
Nearly identical
Rapture's Light
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Architectural White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cheviot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cheviot
#F6F2E8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8B47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cheviot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cheviot Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Cheviot.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cheviot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cheviot have?
Cheviot by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Cheviot from other brands?
The closest matches are Champagne Mist by Vista Paint (#F7F3E9), Wimborne White by Farrow & Ball (#F7F3E8), Pressed Linen by Vista Paint (#F7F3E8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cheviot?
Cheviot has an LRV of 88.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cheviot's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.