Ceiling Bright White SW 7007 by Sherwin-Williams

We are used to the idea that what must be crisp-clear and bright. However, except for sterile and glowing whites, there are also other shades of this color that may not quite looks like white. Today, we would like to introduce one of such whites to you.

Meet SW Ceiling Bright White. Despite the name, this color can be used not only on ceilings, and we will tell you where exactly this hue will do its best.

Also, you will learn how it works in different lighting conditions and what colors will pair best with this fresh and chilly white.

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What Kind of Color Is SW 7007 Ceiling Bright White?

SW 7007 Ceiling Bright White  is a fresh and radiant white that will add a fresh vibe to any space where you decide to use it. As Encycolorpedia says, this color has rather prominent undertones, which is why it doesn’t look pure white. However, the hue still remains pretty versatile.

SW Ceiling Bright White will work great in homes that crave for a bit of coolness and freshness. Also, you can opt for this hue on interior walls if you want to achieve a relaxing and tranquil atmosphere in a room.

This color is clean and bright and will certainly add a nice lightness to a space!

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Is It a Warm or Cool Color?

SW Ceiling Bright White is definitely a cool-toned color. This is why you should consider using it in spaces that require a touch of freshness in your home (e.g. rooms with plenty of warm daylight). This color’s cool tone is so persisting that it won’t go even if you use SW Ceiling Bright White in a room with warm artificial light! It means this hue will never transform into a warm-toned one.

However, note that in warmer lighting conditions (be it natural or artificial light), this white color may lose its clean and bright appearance a bit!

What Undertones Does SW Ceiling Bright White Paint Color Have?

Undertones matter a lot when it comes to choosing a color for you home. It often happens that the color you choose reads different on the walls compared to how it looks on a color sample. This is why you should learn what undertones the selected color has to ensure you will get the hue you need.

SW Ceiling Bright White has clean blue undertones, which is why this paint color might actually show up looking bluish gray on the walls! And this is the trickiest thing about this white.

So, if you, let’s say, want a crisp and clean white in your home, but you want it to read like that all the time, you’d better skip SW Ceiling Bright White and search for another paint color. SW Ceiling Bright White is very likely to play tricks on you, considering its chameleon nature!

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SW 7007 Ceiling Bright White Coordinating Colors

Picking coordinating colors can be fun, but only when you deal with a simple color. If you face SW Ceiling Bright White, be ready for being defeated! This guy loves putting homeowners to challenge when it comes to choosing coordinating colors!

Luckily, we are here to help you out. If you are not sure whether you will manage to coordinate this white, here is a hint for you.

Below, you can find the most versatile coordinating paint colors that SW Ceiling Bright White won’t be able to play its tricks with!

• SW 7650 Ellie Gray
• SW 9140 Blustery Sky

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What LRV Does SW Ceiling Bright White Paint Color Have?

LRV (light reflectance value) is a measurement that shows how much light colors can reflect from the walls. The LRV value ranges from zero to 100, where zero is black, and 100 is white. Respectively, the lighter the color, the higher the LRV value it has, and vice versa.

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The LRV value of SW Ceiling Bright White is 83, which places this color to the brightest and lightest end of the light reflectivity scale. With this high LRV, this clean and bright white will easily make a space feel airier and lighter. However, you should note that it can read differently in distinct lighting conditions!

For example, in rooms with ample natural light, SW Ceiling Bright White will read crisper and whiter. But if you use this color in a room with little or no light, be ready for a grayer hue on the walls! Also, if used in warm artificial lighting, SW Ceiling Bright White will read grayer too.

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What is LRV? Read It Before You Choose Your Ideal Paint Color

What Is the Best Trim Color to Use With SW Ceiling Bright White?

White is a traditional trim color that works with most hues and palettes successfully. But how do you choose the white trim color if your walls are already painted white? Well, SW Ceiling Bright White is one of those rare white colors that can work on the ceiling and trim at the same time.

Yes, you can simply use one paint color for both surfaces! And this is the most preferred option.

If you still want some contrast between the walls and the trim, you might want to try SW Extra White as a trim color.

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What Similar Colors Can Be Used Instead of SW Ceiling Bright White?

If you consider trying such a complex and tricky white as SW Ceililng Bright White in your home, you might want to have a few alternative colors at hand. They can become helpful should you decide to use a bit of distinct white on your walls.

Below, we have collected the closest color matches that read nearly the same as SW Ceiling Bright White:

1. BM Decorator’s White
2. SW Extra White
3. BM Super White
4. BM Oxford White
5. BM Paper White

Of course, don’t forget that each of these whites will differ a bit anyway since they have different LRVs and undertones.

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Colors That Go Well With SW Ceiling Bright White

Since this white color has clean blue undertones and may also read grayish occasionally, it will pair nicely with blues and grays. However, we recommend you stick with balanced and muted tones to achieve a harmonious palette. Try not to pair this white with darker grays or blues like charcoal gray or navy blue. As an option, certain whites can also work well with SW Ceiling Bright White.

• Alabaster SW 7008
• Pure White SW 7005
• Agreeable Gray SW 7029
• Repose Gray SW 7015
• Sea Salt SW 6204
• Accessible Beige SW 7036

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Where This Color Can Be Used In Your Home?

Despite its tricky nature, SW Ceiling Bright White can work in many spaces of your home. The key to success is to use it correctly, considering the light and the overall palette in a room. Below, you can read how this color may work in different rooms.

Ceiling Bright White SW 7007 in the Living Room

It’s a good color choice for living rooms if the space is well-lit and large. In this case, SW Ceiling Bright White will read crisper and lighter, making your living room feel airier. However, even in a more shaded space, this white will work too.

It will simply read a bit grayer. But since this color pairs nicely with many textures (e.g. wood, stone, marble, metal, etc.) and fits most interior styles, you’ll easily incorporate it into your living room!

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Ceiling Bright White SW 7007 in a Bedroom

If your bedroom has plenty of natural light, use this white without hesitation! It will add a fresh and relaxing vibe to the space, making it feel clean and bright. But if your bedroom has dim light, SW Ceiling Bright White won’t be that bright anymore, reading grayer on the walls.

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Ceiling Bright White SW 7007 in the Bathroom

This white works well in bathrooms too. In a bathroom with no windows, it will read grayer and cooler, of course, but in a room with natural light (and a window), SW Ceiling Bright White will add a note of freshness and crispness to the space.

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Ceiling Bright White SW 7007 and Kitchen

This white works best in kitchens that have ample natural light. In such case, even if the kitchen is small, use this color to make it seem larger. But if your kitchen lacks light, SW Ceiling Bright White will show its gray undertones very prominently!

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Ceiling Bright White SW 7007 for the Exterior Use

If you want this color on your exterior walls, consider the light in your area! When this white is hit by the direct sunlight, it reads crisper and brighter, nearly clear white. But in areas with cloudy weather, it may look more muted, displaying the gary hue more.

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Comparing SW Ceiling Bright White With Other Colors

To help you see how different colors from the same hue family can be, we compared SW Ceiling Bright White with a few other whites that look very similar. This way, you can understand how LRVs and undertones may affect the color and how it reads in the living space.

Ceiling Bright White vs. SW 7006 Extra White

SW Ceiling Bright White with an LRV 83 is darker than SW Extra White , whose LRV value is 86. Another difference is that SW Ceiling Bright White more cool-toned. However, both share the same blue undertones.

If you compare them side by side, you will see SW Ceiling Bright White looks bluish and cool, whilst its counterpart reads warmer due to the more subtle blue hue.

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Ceiling Bright White vs. BM OC-17 White Dove 

BM White Dove has an LRV 85, which makes it a bit lighter than SW Ceiling Bright White, whose LRV is 83. Also, BM White Dove is a warm-toned white due to the mix of yellow and gray undertones, unlike its counterpart, which is cool-toned.

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Ceiling Bright White vs. SW 7012 Creamy

SW Creamy is a white color with neutral undertones that give off a slight yellowish hue. In fact, this white has the softest of yellow undertones. As a result, it reads subtle and warm.

Compared to SW Creamy, whose LRV is 81, SW Ceiling Bright White is a bit lighter due to the LRV of 83. Also, if you compare them side by side, you will see that SW Creamy may even seem slightly pinkish, unlike its counterpart with bluer base!

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Ceiling Bright White vs. SW 7005 Pure White

SW Pure White has no pronounced undertones , but compared to the brightest and whitest white, it may display a slight warm and soft tone. However, it definitely reads warmer than SW Ceiling Bright White! However, their LRVs are nearly the same: an LRV value of SW Pure WHite is 84, and SW Ceiling Bright White has an LRV value of 83.

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Ceiling Bright White vs. SW 7008 Alabaster

SW Alabaster has subtle beige undertones and an LRV of 82. Compared to SW Ceiling Bright White (whose LRV is 83 and undertones are blue), SW Alabaster reads warmer and creamier.

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Ceiling Bright White vs. SW 7009 Pearly White

Sherwin-Williams Pearly White is a muted cream color with soft green undertones and an LRV of 76.5. It typically reads muted, with a somewhat greenish tint. Compared to it, SW Ceiling Bright White reads cooler and lighter, displaying no warmth (all thanks to its cool blue undertones and an LRV of 83).

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Now you know more about this tricky yet lovely white color by Sherwin-Williams. It might seem challenging to use correctly, but with the help of the life hacks we shared, you will be able to make it work as you want.

Now you know how to coordinate it and what to expect from this hue in different lighting conditions. This will make SW Ceiling Bright White less unpredictable for you!

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