Sherwin Williams Windfresh White: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect off-white paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Sherwin Williams Windfresh White and if it might be right for your home!

White is a classic choice, and for good reason—it pairs well with just about everything.

But if you want a light and airy room that doesn’t feel too cold or sterile, I’ve found that a warm off-white can be a better fit.

Warm whites give you that fresh, neutral backdrop while still making the space feel inviting and cozy. They’re super versatile and work well with all kinds of decor.

One warm white I love is Sherwin Williams Windfresh White. It’s an off-white with a touch of greige, making it calming and soft.

If you’re curious about how it could work in your space, let's explore the details and see why it might be the perfect choice!

Windfresh White, Sherwin Williams, SW 7628

Windfresh White is a calming, soft off-white perfect for a bedroom or den. It has a slight purple undertone.

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Color Family

Windfresh White is in the white family.

Light Reflectance Value

69

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of 69, Windfresh White is really more of an off-white (or even a greige) than a true white.

But, this can be great in a very bright room, which washes colors out and will definitely make this color feel lighter and whiter than it is.

RGB Colors

R: 222 G: 216 B: 207

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color.

This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#DED8CF

Undertones

Windfresh White is a warm white with a subtle violet undertone.

I’ve found that these undertones become more noticeable when paired with accent colors like green or yellow.

If you have a south-facing room with lots of natural light, Windfresh White will feel lighter and warmer, almost like a soft off-white.

But in north-facing rooms with less natural light, it can lean a little cooler and darker, taking on more of a greige or off-white vibe.

Best uses

Windfresh White is neutral enough to work as a whole house paint color, but I wouldn’t recommend using it in dark or north-facing rooms.

In spaces with low light, it can sometimes look a little dingy or dirty. It really shines in bright spaces, though!

The same goes for using it on the exterior of your home.

Since exterior colors tend to look lighter and warmer in the sunlight, Windfresh White might end up looking a bit too warm or confusing (Is it white? Is it not white?).

I wouldn’t choose it for the exterior of a home, especially if you’re after a clean, crisp look.

Windfresh White is a great choice for any of the spaces below, as long as they are well-lit spaces:

• Living rooms
• Bedrooms
• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Home exterior
• Interior doors
• Cabinets
• Furniture

Similar Colors

• Sherwin Williams Egret White
• Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist
• Behr Taupe Tease
• Sherwin Williams City Loft
• Benjamin Moore Athena
• Behr Empire Porcelain
• Sherwin Williams Drift of Mist

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Coordinating Colors

Windfresh White is actually pretty easy to pair with other colors since it is so neutral.

It works with pure whites and any warm neutrals (white, brown, tan, beige, greige).

I also love Windfresh White with deep blues and greens!

Dark warm greiges:

• Folkstone
• Mink
• Garret Gray
• Spalding Gray
• Manor House

Warm grays:

• Essential Gray
• Proper Gray
• Polished Concrete
• Mystical Shade
• Roycroft Mist Gray

Blues and greens:

• Silken Peacock
• Sea Salt
• Smoky Blue
• Rocky River
• Moscow Midnight

Trim Colors

For a white wall color, I actually prefer to use the same color - in this case, Windfresh White - for the trim.

I think that the monochromatic look gives a really soft feeling to the space. I usually use an eggshell finish on the walls and semi gloss on the trim.

However, if you want a pure white trim for a more modern, contrasting look, stick to a crisp clean white.

Bright white trim colors:

• Benjamin Moore Simply White
• Sherwin Williams Extra White
• Behr Ultra Pure White

Click here to get a peel and stick sample of Windfresh White

FAQS

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Windfresh White.

Is SW Windfresh White bright white?

SW Windfresh White is not bright white. Windfresh White is a calming, warm off-white, almost greige paint color that features cool violet undertones.

What's the difference: SW Windfresh White vs Egret White?

SW Windfresh White and Egret White are very close, but there are a few small differences. Both are warm off-whites that lean toward greige.

Windfresh White (LRV 69) is slightly darker than Egret White (LRV 70).

While both feature violet undertones, Egret White features pink undertones as well. It’s a bit more saturated than Windfresh White, too.

If you’re not sure which one to pick, I’d recommend swatching them side by side to see which one works best in your space.

What color trim goes with Windfresh White walls?

For white paint colors, you have two choices:

1) Use the same color for the walls and for the trim. Just choose a different finish for tone-on-tone contrast.

So, choose Windfresh White in eggshell finish for the walls and Windfresh White in semi-gloss for the trim. This gives a nice, soft finished look. 

2) If you want a pure white trim for a more modern, contrasting look, stick to a crisp clean white.

Bright white trim colors:

• Benjamin Moore Simply White
• Sherwin Williams Extra White
• Behr Ultra Pure White

What's the difference: SW Windfresh White vs BM Balboa Mist?

Windfresh White and Balboa Mist are similar warm neutral paint colors. However, Windfresh White is an off-white, and Balboa Mist is a gray.

Balboa Mist (LRV 66) is a bit darker than Windfresh White (LRV 69).

Windfresh White is a bit more saturated than Balboa Mist.

I’d suggest swatching both to see which one you like best in your space.

What's the difference: SW Windfresh White vs City Loft?

Windfresh White and City Loft are similar, warm off-white paint colors.

However, Windfresh White is slightly darker than City Loft, with an LRV of 69 vs 70.

Windfresh White features cool violet undertones, and City Loft features warm beige and red undertones.

Swatching them will help you determine which fits your style and lighting best.

What color is close to Windfresh White?

If you like Windfresh White, you might also want to check out these similar shades:

• Sherwin Williams: Egret White, City Loft, Drift of Mist
• Benjamin Moore: Balboa Mist, Athena
• Behr: Taupe Tease, Empire Porcelain

These colors all share a similar soft, warm vibe with just a few differences in undertones.

Thanks for reading!