Natural White 9542 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #ECEBE8, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Freshwater Pearls from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ECEBE8 · 9542
Natural White
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Natural White Technical Profile
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Natural White in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Natural 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-WilliamsNatural White
Nearly identical
ValsparFreshwater Pearls
Freshwater Pearls
Valspar
Nearly identical
Extreme White
PPG
Nearly identical
Floral Scent
Behr
Nearly identical
Tip of the Iceberg
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Angel Kiss
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Faded Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
White Wing
Kilz
Nearly identical
Imagine .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Signal White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Natural White
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Natural White
#ECEBE8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Natural White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Natural 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 Natural White.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Natural White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Natural White have?
Natural White by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Natural White in your own space before committing.
What colors match Natural White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Natural White are Freshwater Pearls by Valspar (a near-identical match), Extreme White by PPG (a near-identical match), Snow Storm by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Natural 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 Natural White?
Natural White has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Natural White's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.