Nonchalant White
There is more to Sherwin-Williams Nonchalant White (6161) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. Its brighter saturation keeps the hue present and expressive, even when the overall color is pale. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#DEDDD1LRV
71.85
Nonchalant White's Color Strip
Nonchalant White is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip 270 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Nonchalant White in Rooms
Follow Nonchalant White from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 2 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
1 Misc Photo
Against a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes, Nonchalant White (6161) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. Its LRV of 71.8 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
Walls throughout in Nonchalant White establish a clean, bright foundation.
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1 Living Room Photo
1 living room image trace Nonchalant White (6161) through the room’s shift from daytime energy to evening calm. Its place within Diaphanous and Living Well hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.
Living room walls in Nonchalant White reflect natural light beautifully.
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Coordinating Colors
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 72), opening up a space where Nonchalant White encloses it.
Nonchalant White reads slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 60), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 72 vs 41, Nonchalant White is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 72), opening up a space where Nonchalant White encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 74 and 72, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 72 and 70, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (75 vs 72) makes Grey Mist the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 74 and 72, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Ethereal White reads slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 72), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 72 and 72, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 73 vs 72), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 74 vs 72), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 72 vs 72), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 72 and 71, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
With LRVs of 72 and 69, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 72 vs 20, Nonchalant White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 72 vs 28, Nonchalant White is decisively the brighter choice.
Nonchalant White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 6), opening up a space where Charcoal Blue encloses it.
Nonchalant White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 4), opening up a space where Mountain Fig encloses it.
At LRV 72 vs 54, Nonchalant White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 4-point LRV gap (76 vs 72) makes White Iris the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 74 and 72, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 5-point LRV gap (77 vs 72) makes Spare White the marginally brighter of the two.
White Sand reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 72), opening up a space where Nonchalant White encloses it.
Ethereal White reads slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 72), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 74 and 72, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
Nonchalant White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 42), opening up a space where Sage encloses it.
A 9-point LRV gap (72 vs 63) makes Nonchalant White the marginally brighter of the two.
Nonchalant White reads slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 61), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 72 vs 50, Nonchalant White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 12-point LRV gap (72 vs 60) makes Nonchalant White the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This luminous soft green whispers of fresh spring mornings with its warm yellow undertones, creating an effortlessly breezy atmosphere perfect for bedrooms or living spaces seeking gentle vitality. Its bright, approachable character pairs beautifully with crisp whites and natural wood tones for a modern yet inviting aesthetic.
Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data.