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Sherwin Williams Cottage Cream SW7678

Cottage Cream

Sherwin Williams

SW7678

About Cottage Cream by Sherwin Williams

Cottage Cream SW7678 by Sherwin Williams is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 72% and hue near 38° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 72.3%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #eddbbd

RGB: 237, 219, 189

Hue38°

Saturation57%

Lightness84%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Cottage Cream from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Cottage Cream looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Cottage Cream SW7678 a warm or cool color?
Cottage Cream by Sherwin Williams is a warm light color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Cottage Cream?
Cottage Cream sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 38°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Cottage Cream?
Brightness is about 72%. Saturation is around 57%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 84%. Hue is close to 38°. The hex value is #eddbbd. The RGB value is 237, 219, 189.
Is Cottage Cream better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Cottage Cream has brightness around 72%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Cottage Cream?
You can match Cottage Cream with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Cottage Cream work best in a home?
Cottage Cream is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft warm backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.
How does Cottage Cream compare to a pure white paint?
Cottage Cream is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and light color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Cottage Cream in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Cottage Cream in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Cottage Cream. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Cottage Cream. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.