White Sesame 9586 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E3DBCD, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sonnet from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3DBCD · 9586
White Sesame
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
White Sesame Technical Profile
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White Sesame in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to White Sesame in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsWhite Sesame
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSonnet
Sonnet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Vintage Linen
Behr
Nearly identical
Canvased
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Travertine Trail
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cream in my Coffee
Valspar
Nearly identical
School House White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Powder Cake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Antique White
PPG
Nearly identical
October Mist
Kilz
Nearly identical
Stucco Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With White Sesame
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
White Sesame
#E3DBCD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for White Sesame
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
White Sesame 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
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White Sesame — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does White Sesame have?
White Sesame 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 White Sesame in your own space before committing.
What colors match White Sesame from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to White Sesame are Sonnet by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Vintage Linen by Behr (a near-identical match), Canvased by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting White Sesame'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 White Sesame?
White Sesame has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why White Sesame's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.