What 67 tells you about Limewash
The published LRV of Sherwin-Williams Limewash SW-9589 is 67. It describes light reflectance; it does not specify an undertone or predict the brightness of your room. Limewash SW-9589 specifies a color; selecting it does not determine mineral composition, translucency or a textured decorative application.
The choice beside plaster texture and natural oak
Plaster texture can change the surface's appearance independently of the color, so approve a finish sample as well as a paint chip.
The editorial priority for this color is a color name, separate from a decorative finish. Place the Limewash board against the actual trim, then move it to the least illuminated part of the proposed wall. Judge the visible boundary from a normal viewing distance. A value that looks suitable on a table may produce too little distinction from one fixed finish and too much from another.
What the comparison can—and cannot—settle
Limewash has an LRV of 67; Sherwin-Williams Taupe Of The Morning SW-9590 is 65. The difference is 2 points, with Limewash returning more light under the reference measurement. Limewash SW-9589 is a warm neutral paint color; the name does not specify a mineral limewash finish. The value measures reflectance, so it cannot by itself identify an undertone, a coating finish or the amount of illumination needed in the room. The daylight and evening-light checks covers that related choice.
Choose the coating and application method separately; a standard paint tinted to this code does not automatically create a limewashed surface. Do not read LRV 67 as a percentage improvement in perceived room brightness. Make the decision with the board upright at the actual wall or cabinet position, including the least illuminated portion. The north-facing room assessment covers that related choice. Before ordering samples, compare room-planning features in the paint color visualizer roundup.
Sources & notes
Color specifications: Sherwin-Williams Limewash SW-9589. The recorded LRV is 67. Named comparison values come from the respective manufacturers; material schemes are editorial suggestions.
This guide reviews published color information and proposes practical sample checks. It does not claim first-hand paint testing or customer-review scores. Sherwin-Williams does not sponsor or endorse this site. Product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Confirm the color in a physical sample and select the coating for the actual surface and finish.