Modest White 6084 is a off-white paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E6DDD4, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #E6DDD4 · 6084
Modest White
73%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Modest White Technical Profile
HEX Code#E6DDD4
RGB230, 221, 212
Estimated LRV73.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyoff-white
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#E6DDD4
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#E8DFD5
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Stone Harbor
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#E8E0D8
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Valspar
#EAE0D7
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Featherstone
Benjamin Moore
#E3D9D0
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Southern Sand
Vista Paint
#E9DFD4
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Venetian Wall
Hirshfield's
#E3DCD6
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Antique White
Kilz
#E9E2D8
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Dunn-Edwards
#E9DCD1
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Skimming Stone
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#DFD6CB
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Colors That Work With Modest White
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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
Digital 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
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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
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Modest White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Modest White have?
Modest White by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Modest White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Modest White are Cotton Wood by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Blanched Fuchsia by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Pale Cashmere by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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