Nuance 7049 is a off-white paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E2E0D6, estimated LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bannister White from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #E2E0D6 · 7049
Nuance
74%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
More about Nuance
Nuance is a soft, warm light greige-white at LRV 74 — the subtle in-between for people who find a true white too plain and a greige too gray. It reads as a gentle, barely-there warm neutral that keeps a room feeling soft and open.
Like any light warm neutral it can look faintly creamy next to a stark white, so keep companions warm. It's forgiving across most lighting. Benjamin Moore Classic Gray is its near-identical cross-brand match, with Behr Coconut Ice close behind.
Nuance Technical Profile
HEX Code#E2E0D6
RGB226, 224, 214
Estimated LRV74.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyoff-white
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#E2E0D5
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#E1E0D6
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Mission White
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#E1DFD4
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Gilded Linen
Valspar
#E3E1D8
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Classic Gray
Benjamin Moore
#E4E1D8
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Watermist
Dunn-Edwards
#E6E3D8
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In the Cloud
PPG
#DEDCD3
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Moon Pie
Dutch Boy
#E5E1D8
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Reserved White
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#E6E1D8
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Au Lait
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#EBE7DC
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Colors That Work With Nuance
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nuance
#E2E0D6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nuance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nuance 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
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Nuance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nuance have?
Nuance 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 Nuance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nuance are Bannister White by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Bannister White by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Mission White by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Nuance'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 Nuance?
Nuance has a estimated lightness value of 74.3, 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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