Sherwin Williams Eider White Paint Color Review

Choosing a white paint color sounds simple… until you realize that no two whites look exactly alike.

Some feel bright and crisp, while others lean creamy, gray, or even slightly pink depending on the lighting. Sherwin Williams Eider White is one of those paint colors that can look beautifully soft in one home and surprisingly gray - or even slightly lavender - in another.

If you're considering Sherwin Williams Eider White SW 7014, this guide covers everything you need to know, including undertones, LRV, coordinating colors, real room examples, and comparisons to other popular white paint colors so you can decide if it's the right choice for your home.

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What Color Is Sherwin Williams Eider White?

When is a white not a white? When it's Eider (pronounced AYE-der)White, which most designers describe as a very light gray with soft off-white qualities, making it a better choice for walls than for trim.

If you're searching for a crisp, bright white for trim or cabinets, Extra White SW 7006 or High Reflective White SW 7757 are generally better options.

Eider White shines in rooms with plenty of natural light where you want clean, sophisticated walls that feel softer than a stark white but lighter than a traditional gray.

It's especially well suited for:

• Living rooms
• Dining rooms
• Bedrooms
• Entryways
• Modern farmhouse homes
• Contemporary interiors
• Transitional spaces

Sherwin Williams Eider White Undertones

Undertones can be tricky and will often make or break a room color.

Sherwin Williams Eider White has soft gray undertones with a light blush of pink and violet.

Those pink-violet undertones are usually very muted, but lighting can bring them forward. In north-facing rooms, Eider White often appears cooler and grayer, while certain artificial lighting can reveal a faint pink or lavender cast.

Because these undertones are so dependent on lighting, Eider White isn't the easiest white paint to choose without testing it first. This is why getting a paint sample of SW Eider White and "trying before buying" is so vital to prevent paint mistakes.

Looking to test paint colors but don't want to paint? Samplize offers peel and stick paint samples from all major paint brands delivered to your door so you can put them up on the wall with no mess.

Is Eider White paint warm or cool?

Sherwin Williams classifies Eider White as a cool white and in most homes that's exactly how it reads.

However, because its cool gray base is softened by subtle pink-violet undertones, it doesn't feel icy or sterile like some cooler whites can. Instead, it often lands somewhere between a soft off-white and a very light gray, giving rooms a calm, understated look.

Eider White sits directly above Repose Gray SW 7015, meaning it's essentially a lighter version of one of Sherwin-Williams' most popular warm greiges.

What Is Sherwin Williams Eider White LRV?

Eider White has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of 73.

LRV measures how much light a paint color reflects on a scale from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white).

With an LRV of 73, Eider White reflects plenty of light but isn't bright enough to behave like a true white.

For comparison:

• High Reflective White: LRV 93
• Extra White: LRV 86
• Pure White: LRV 84

That lower LRV is what gives Eider White its soft sophistication - but it's also why lighting has such a dramatic effect on the color.

In darker rooms or north-facing spaces, Eider White can appear noticeably grayer and flatter than expected.

In bright south-facing rooms, however, it often softens beautifully without looking harsh or overly bright.

Where Eider White doesn't work well

While Eider White can be beautiful, it isn't the right choice for every space.

You may want to consider another white if:

• your room receives very little natural light
• you want a crisp, bright white
• your furnishings have lots of warm yellow or golden undertones
• you're looking for a foolproof trim color
• you don't want to worry about undertones changing throughout the day

If you're after a more versatile white, Pure White, Greek Villa, Alabaster, or Snowbound may be easier choices.

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SW Eider White Real Home Paint Examples

Eider White exterior

Unlike bright whites, which can appear almost blinding in direct sunlight, Eider White has enough gray pigment to stay soft and inviting outdoors.

Sherwin Williams Eider White walls

Entryway

This entryway is a great example of how Eider White performs best alongside cool neutrals and crisp white trim. The greige flooring, black lighting, and simple decor allow its gray undertones to feel intentional rather than dull, while Extra White SW 7006 on the wainscoting creates subtle contrast.

Another beautiful example pairs Eider White walls with black interior doors and hardware, giving the entry a sophisticated modern farmhouse feel. By M House Development.

Dining room

Eider White complements spaces that embrace clean lines, layered neutrals, and understated elegance.

In this traditional dining room, Extra White trim brightens the space while allowing Eider White to remain soft and refined rather than stark (Helen Piteo Interiors).

Kitchen walls

By now you should be noticing a pattern in these examples where Sherwin-Williams Eider White is happiest: muted color palette, cool metal finishes, contemporary, traditional and modern styles, and clean lines.

The kitchen below by Elements of Style illustrates this perfectly. Greige flooring, black fixtures, chrome hardware, marble countertops, and white cabinetry all help bring out its sophisticated side.

Bonus points if you guessed Extra White as the cabinet color 🙂

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Bedroom and bathroom walls

Bedrooms and bathrooms can be excellent places for Eider White because the softer lighting often highlights its calming qualities.

Notice in the bedroom below how the paint takes on a slightly warmer pink-lavender cast. This isn't unusual and demonstrates exactly why testing paint samples in your own home is so important.

The contrast with Grizzle Gray SW 7068 trim creates a dramatic and elegant finish.

Eider White cabinets

Although Eider White isn't one of the most common cabinet colors, it can work beautifully in a spacious, well-lit kitchen.

Cool flooring, gray backsplashes, chrome hardware, and black accents all complement the paint's subtle undertones.

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Sherwin Williams Eider White vs Other Neutral Paint Colors

Eider White vs Repose Gray

Although these two colors sit next to each other on the Sherwin-Williams color strip, they create noticeably different looks.

Choose Eider White if you:

• want a very soft gray-white
• need a lighter color for a smaller room
• prefer subtle contrast

Choose Repose Gray if you:

• want more depth
• prefer fewer pink-violet undertones
• have plenty of natural light

Repose Gray is significantly darker and generally more forgiving in different lighting conditions.

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Eider White vs Alabaster

Alabaster SW 7008 is warmer, creamier, and much more versatile.

Choose Eider White if you:

• like cooler colors
• prefer soft gray undertones
• want a contemporary look

Choose Alabaster if you:

• prefer warm whites
• need a flexible whole-house color
• want a paint that's commonly used on trim, cabinets, and walls

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Eider White vs Snowbound

Snowbound SW 7004 is noticeably brighter than Eider White and is often paired with it as a trim color.

Choose Eider White if you:

• want gentle gray contrast
• dislike bright white walls

Choose Snowbound if you:

• want brighter walls
• need trim paint
• prefer a more versatile white

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Eider White vs Agreeable Gray

Although Agreeable Gray SW 7029 and Eider White are considered neutral colors, they create very different moods.

Choose Eider White if you:

• want an airy space
• like barely-there gray
• need a lighter wall color

Choose Agreeable Gray if you:

• want a warmer greige
• have a larger room
• like richer neutral colors

Agreeable Gray's stronger beige undertones make it feel noticeably warmer than Eider White.

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Sherwin Williams Eider White Coordinating Colors

Because of its cool undertones, Eider White pairs best with crisp whites and deeper cool accent colors in the dark charcoal, black, or dark navy range.

Eider White walls with a solid white trim like Snowbound and Extra White creates a clean, modern look.

For accent colors, consider:

• Grizzle Gray SW 7068
• Morris Room Gray SW 0037
• Aqua-Sphere SW 7613

Is Sherwin Williams Eider White Right for Your Home?

Sherwin Williams Eider White can be a beautiful choice if you're looking for a soft, sophisticated off-white with gentle gray undertones. In the right lighting, it creates a calm, elegant backdrop that works especially well in modern, transitional, and contemporary homes.

However, because its pink-violet undertones can become more noticeable depending on your lighting, sampling before you paint is essential.

If you're choosing paint colors for more than one room, don't stop with a single paint color. Understanding how undertones work together is the key to creating a home that feels cohesive from room to room. Be sure to check out my guide on Easy Steps to Create a Whole House Color Palette before making your final decision.