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SW Creamy Bathroom Geometric Wall Molding
SW Creamy Bathroom Geometric Wall Molding: wall elevation, color data (LRV 81.2), bathroom layout for 5, 7, 9 ft walls, cut list, calculator and pre-cut kits.
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Overview
SW Creamy is a white warm white with a warm (yellow) undertone and a calculated LRV of 81.2. Against white trim the contrast ratio is 1.1:1, which gives almost no contrast, so the molding reads through shadow alone (a tone-on-tone look); painted tone-on-tone, the geometric pattern shows only through its shadow lines.
Geometric layout on a 7 ft bathroom wall
Molding over the full wall height, upper and lower rows divided by a chair rail. On a 7 ft wall with an 8 ft ceiling this gives 2 frames per row, each 36 in wide, with 50 in upper and 21 in lower frames. The layout uses about 29.87 m of 2.5 cm molding, or 13 sticks of 240 cm, including 10% waste. Use moisture-resistant polystyrene outside the shower spray zone and a bathroom-rated paint.
Building the geometric pattern
Fix the outer frame, then run diagonals corner to corner. Each diagonal end is cut at the frame's angle; measure it once per frame size and reuse the cut.
Painting molding in SW Creamy
Warm whites keep molding soft and traditional. Match the trim to the wall for a calm look, or use a cleaner white on trim to sharpen the outlines.
Wall elevation
Color data
| Color | Brand | Code | Hex | Calculated LRV | Undertone | Depth | Contrast vs white trim | Contrast vs black trim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW Creamy | Sherwin-Williams | #EFE8DB | 81.2 | warm (yellow) | white | 1.1:1 | 13.53:1 |
Trim color pairings
| Pairing | Trim color | Hex | Contrast | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tone-on-tone | SW Creamy | #EFE8DB | 1:1 | Trim painted the same color as the wall |
| matching white | SW Ivory Lace | #ECE5D8 | 1.03:1 | White with the closest undertone |
| contrast | Black | #1F1F1F | 13.53:1 | Dark trim for a graphic outline |
Bathroom wall sizes: geometric accent wall layout
| Wall width | Frames per row | Frame width | Frame height (upper / lower) | Molding incl. 10% waste | 240 cm sticks | Chair rail pieces (300 cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft | 1 | 52 in | 50 / 21 in | 18.62 m | 8 | 1 |
| 7 ft | 2 | 36 in | 50 / 21 in | 29.87 m | 13 | 1 |
| 9 ft | 3 | 30.7 in | 50 / 21 in | 41.27 m | 18 | 1 |
Cut list for a 7 ft wall
| Piece | Quantity | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Frame top and bottom (lower row) | 4 | 36 in |
| Frame sides (lower row) | 4 | 21 in |
| Frame sides (upper row) | 4 | 50 in |
| Frame top and bottom (upper row) | 4 | 36 in |
| Diagonal pieces | 8 | 41.7 in |
| Chair rail | 1 | 300 cm lengths |
Pre-cut kits for this wall
Pre-cut kits that fit this project. Open a kit for photos, options and pricing.
01 / KITGeometric Asymmetric Wall Molding Kit, Easy Installation for Living Areas | Pre-Cut & Primed
From $202.00
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02 / KITModern Geometric Wainscoting Design Wall Molding Kit, Ready to Assemble | Pre-Cut & Primed
From $103.00
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03 / KITGeometric Chevron Accent Wall Molding Kit, Pre-Cut | Easy Installation
From $232.74
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How much molding do I need for a 7 ft bathroom wall with geometric frames?
About 29.87 m (98 linear ft) including a chair rail and 10% waste, which is 13 sticks of 240 cm. That assumes 2 frames per row, 36 in wide, on an 8 ft ceiling.
Is SW Creamy warm or cool?
SW Creamy has a warm (yellow) undertone and reads as a white warm white. Its calculated LRV is 81.2, so it reflects a lot of light and keeps molding shadows soft.
Should trim be the same color as SW Creamy walls?
Painting the molding the same color gives a modern, tone-on-tone finish where only shadows show the pattern. White trim adds almost no contrast, so the molding reads through shadow alone (a tone-on-tone look) (1.1:1), and black trim gives 13.53:1.
How high should the chair rail be in a bathroom?
About one third of the ceiling height: 32 in on an 8 ft ceiling, 36 in on 9 ft and 40 in on 10 ft. Use moisture-resistant polystyrene outside the shower spray zone and a bathroom-rated paint.
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Sources & dates
Prices, options and photos come from our product catalog on the date shown. Layout tables are planning estimates; measure your wall before ordering.
- Paint color dataset (screen approximations; LRV calculated)Recorded November 11, 2026
- DecoMoldings product catalogRecorded November 11, 2026