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Sherwin Williams Cultured Pearl SW6028

Cultured Pearl

Sherwin Williams

SW6028

About Cultured Pearl by Sherwin Williams

Brightness: 72.7%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #e5dcd6

RGB: 229, 220, 214

Hue24°

Saturation22%

Lightness87%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Cultured Pearl 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 Cultured Pearl looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Cultured Pearl SW6028 a warm or cool color?
Cultured Pearl 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 Cultured Pearl?
Cultured Pearl sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 24°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Cultured Pearl?
Brightness is about 73%. Saturation is around 22%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 87%. Hue is close to 24°. The hex value is #e5dcd6. The RGB value is 229, 220, 214.
Is Cultured Pearl better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Cultured Pearl has brightness around 73%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Cultured Pearl?
You can match Cultured Pearl 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 Cultured Pearl work best in a home?
Cultured Pearl 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 Cultured Pearl compare to a pure white paint?
Cultured Pearl 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 Cultured Pearl 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 Cultured Pearl 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 Cultured Pearl. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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