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Warm Winter
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Warm Winter Technical Profile
What color is Warm Winter? It's a light warm neutral with the hex code #E1D9C6. Colors similar to Warm Winter include Benjamin Moore White Sand, Hirshfield's White Elephant, Vista Paint Bleached Burl. Warm Winter has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 70, Warm Winter reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. As a warm neutral, Warm Winter pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Warm Winter
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
White Sand
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
White Elephant
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bleached Burl
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Light Raffia
Valspar
Nearly identical
Chartreuse Frost
Behr
Nearly identical
Shadow White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Exclusive Ivory
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Antique White
PPG
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Warm Winter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Warm Winter
#E1D9C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Warm Winter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Warm Winter 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 Warm Winter.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Warm Winter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Warm Winter have?
Warm Winter by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Warm Winter from other brands?
The closest matches are White Sand by Benjamin Moore (#E1D9C7), White Elephant by Hirshfield's (#E3DBC8), Bleached Burl by Vista Paint (#E2D9C6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Warm Winter?
Warm Winter has an LRV of 69.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Warm Winter's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.