How often is it that you get confused about picking the right pastel or an off-white for your home?
Maybe some are too warm, and some might be too cool?
Some don’t go with your oak cabinets, and some might feel overwhelming when used in a south-facing room?
So, what to do?
Well, in that case – here is another color review of a warm pastel that is not extremely light and at the same time – might end up cozying up your space!
However, Neutral Ground undertones are something you need to play a bit with.
Most of my clients are confused with those slight pinkish or greenish undertones that reflect at certain times of the day!
And that’s why you have to be very careful about picking the best pastel/off-white for your home.
Don’t worry!
I’ll give you what you need to know here – for Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground!
Click to see 30+ color palettes you can use with Neutral Ground!
So, long story short – this neutral paint color aligns with the warmer undertones and has a slight greige undertone.
Unlike the other off-whites, this one feels comparatively darker in rooms with excessive natural light.
But before we get into those details – let’s first talk about the details and specifications!
Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground SW 7568 Details and Specifications
Now here is a little advice – always read through the color specifications before choosing it for your home!
Because even though the color feels lighter on the screen – it may be actually quite dark on your walls.
(Visiting the nearest Sherwin-Williams store wouldn’t be a bad option too)
However, if you want to avoid that mess – just simply go through the basics of a paint color that will help you determine if the color is a must-use or not!
So, first and foremost, let me introduce you to the concept of Light Reflectance Values or the LRVs that determine how light or dark the paint color is.
You can easily find that value at the back of the Sherwin-Williams paint swatch!
Here, in this case, the LRV of Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground is 70.
And that means it is pretty light-toned – well, almost an off-white! (The greater the value, the lighter the paint)
Now, if you want to try out Neutral Ground on your walls ahead of time, you can easily with a peel-and-stick sample from Samplize. Give them a try now!
Secondly, other important associated terms are the RGB and the HEX Values.
Red = 226
Green = 218
Blue = 202
HEX Value = #e2daca
Now that is enough with the technical and scientific information, let’s get started with the practical aspects of this off-white and pastel Sherwin-Williams paint.
How Does this Color Feel in a Space?
Do you know the best characteristic?
Well, this color is not as warm and creamy as SW Alabaster and not as cool and crisp as SW Extra White.
It somehow falls on the verge of warmth with a major sense of balance that keeps your space looking upright!
So, Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground will absolutely make your space feel calm, welcoming, and attractive at the same time.
Plus, due to its lighter tone and slightly creamier appearance, it further tends to make your space seem larger and expanded but at the same time, cozy.
So, for all the northern states and colder regions – this color is a great option for your home as it tends to add a warmer vibe to make your home feel cozy at all times.
When using in the interiors, I recommend painting the north-facing and south-facing walls in this particular color – the reason being obvious balance!
You can also use this paint in the east and west-facing rooms since the paint is not too warm to get all uncomfortable!
How Does Light Affect the Color?
Light plays some role here – however, you have to be extremely careful!
Using a lot of warm-yellow and yellow saturation lighting will definitely make you feel uncomfortable.
So, I recommend incorporating tones of warm whites and some places white to neutralize the overall effect!
And when it comes to natural light – the color is bound to feel extra lighter in such cases.
On the other hand, with the absence of light, it may still not appear darker – so you’re good to go, both ways!
Want to see what Neutral Ground looks like in your own living space? Pick up a wall sample now from Samplize!
What Colors Go with Neutral Ground?
Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground is a soft tan-toned creamy off-white color that may look slightly greige or green in various lighting conditions.
But this warm pastel definitely offers a win-win solution since it’s a perfect balance of dark and light and also cool and warm.
Pairing this color with other notable hues, fabrics, and palettes is generally easier.
Just remember to play around with the swatches in various rooms to know the true hue!
To name a few, you can best pair this color with cool midnight blues, warm taupes and greiges, clean whites, darker sage greens, and darker mauve and blush.
In terms of metallic accents, choose this color to go with satin or antique brass, oil-rubbed bronze, and matte black.
Here are my first two color palette suggestions – monochromatic and coordinating!
Monochromatic Color Palette
The complementary colors for the monochromatic palette are as follows –
- SW 7531 Canvas Tan
- SW 7532 Urban Putty
- SW 7533 Khaki Shade
This monochromatic palette is ideal for modern farmhouse and Japandi interior design styles.
It’s warm and calming and will definitely bring wonders indoors!
You can also add clean whites to break the monotony and further add tinges of matte black in the form of hardware and lighting fixtures.
Contrasting Color Palette (Cool)
The complementary colors for the contrasting palette are as follows –
- SW 7005 Pure White
- SW 9177 Salty Dog
- SW 6171 Chatroom
This cool-toned palette neutralizes the warmth of SW Neutral Ground and rather makes an enchanting experience indoors.
You can add satin brass or matte black accents to this palette in the form of lighting fixtures, artwork frames, and furniture frames.
This palette is ideal for modern farmhouse, coastal, and modern design styles.
Contrasting Color Palette (Warm)
The complementary colors for the contrasting palette are as follows (warm) –
- SW 7008 Alabaster
- SW 6108 Latte
- SW 6207 Retreat
This warm-toned palette is ideal if you’re craving an Earthy and natural look in your home.
Introduce sage greens (whether in the form of plants or accent paint) to bring a sense of nature into your home.
You must play with matte black lighting fixtures for the utmost versatile appeal.
On the other hand, here are a few of the colors I would recommend for a contrasting color palette!
- SW 7029 Agreeable Gray (see my paint guide on this one here!)
- SW 7504 Keystone Gray
- SW 2735 Rockweed
For your ceilings, trims, and moldings – SW Extra White or SW Pure White in itself makes a great option!
More Color Palettes!
For a ton more color pairing options, check out my gallery of hand-picked color palettes Neutral Ground works beautifully with:
