Simple White 7021 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DFD9D2, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pearly Gray from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFD9D2 · 7021
Simple White
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Simple White Technical Profile
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Simple White in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Simple 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-WilliamsSimple White
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPearly Gray
Pearly Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Whitecliff Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Vanilla Steam
Valspar
Nearly identical
Creme De La Creme
Behr
Nearly identical
Venetian Wall
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Venetian Wall
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Heirloom Shade
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silver Bells
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Flying Dove
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Simple White
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Simple White
#DFD9D2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Simple White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Simple 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 Simple White.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Simple White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Simple White have?
Simple White by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Simple White in your own space before committing.
What colors match Simple White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Simple White are Pearly Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Whitecliff Beige by PPG (a near-identical match), Vanilla Steam by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Simple 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 Simple White?
Simple White has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.0, 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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Related Reading
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 Simple White's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.