Moderate White 6140 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E9DECF, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clover Honey from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9DECF · 6140
Moderate White
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Moderate White Technical Profile
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Moderate White in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Moderate White in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsModerate White
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sClover Honey
Clover Honey
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ionic Column
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pale Palomino
Behr
Nearly identical
Dust Flats
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Stucco Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Old Lace
Kilz
Nearly identical
South Peak
PPG
Nearly identical
Whisper of White
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Manila Cream
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dimity
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Moderate White
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Moderate White
#E9DECF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACB082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Moderate White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Moderate White 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 Moderate White.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Moderate White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Moderate White have?
Moderate White by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Moderate White in your own space before committing.
What colors match Moderate White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Moderate White are Clover Honey by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Ionic Column by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ice Breaker by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Moderate White's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Moderate White?
Moderate White has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Moderate White's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.