Modest White 6084 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E6DDD4, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cotton Wood from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E6DDD4 · 6084
Modest White
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Modest White Technical Profile
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Modest White in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Modest 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-WilliamsModest White
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyCotton Wood
Cotton Wood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pale Cashmere
Behr
Nearly identical
Stone Harbor
PPG
Nearly identical
Blank Canvas
Valspar
Nearly identical
Featherstone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Southern Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Venetian Wall
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Antique White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Linen White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Modest White
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Modest White
#E6DDD4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Modest White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Modest 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 Modest 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.
Modest White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Modest White have?
Modest 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 Modest White in your own space before committing.
What colors match Modest White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Modest White are Cotton Wood by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Blanched Fuchsia by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Pale Cashmere by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Modest 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 Modest White?
Modest White has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.3, 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 Modest White's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.