title: Sherwin-Williams Vocabulary description: Domain vocabulary for Sherwin-Williams products, colors, supply chain, and B2B integrations provider: Sherwin-Williams version: '2026-05-02' source: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/ terms: - term: Paint definition: >- A liquid coating product applied to surfaces for protection, decoration, or functional purposes. Sherwin-Williams produces interior and exterior paints across multiple product lines and price tiers. type: concept related: [Coating, Finish, Base, Color] - term: Color Code definition: >- Sherwin-Williams proprietary color identification number in the format "SW XXXX" (e.g., SW 7015 Repose Gray). Each color has a unique code, name, and associated RGB/hex values. type: concept related: [Color, ColorSwatch] - term: Color Family definition: >- A grouping of paint colors by hue (e.g., Red, Blue, Gray, Neutral, White). Used for browsing and filtering paint colors in the Sherwin-Williams color system. type: concept values: [Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Neutral, White, Gray, Black, Brown, Beige] - term: Paint Finish definition: >- The sheen level of a dried paint surface. Different finishes are appropriate for different applications and surfaces. type: enum values: Flat: No sheen, hides surface imperfections, good for ceilings Matte: Very low sheen, washable, good for living areas Eggshell: Low sheen, good for walls, easy to clean Satin: Medium sheen, good for bathrooms and kitchens Semi-Gloss: Higher sheen, good for trim, doors, cabinets Gloss: High sheen, very durable, good for furniture High-Gloss: Maximum sheen, highest durability - term: Paint Base definition: >- The tint base type used to achieve different color depths. Extra White base is used for light colors, Deep Base for dark colors, and Ultradeep for the darkest colors. type: concept values: [Extra White, White, Light, Medium, Deep, Ultradeep] - term: ColorSnap definition: >- Sherwin-Williams color matching and visualization technology. ColorSnap mobile apps allow consumers and professionals to match colors from photos and visualize colors on walls using augmented reality. type: concept - term: LRV (Light Reflectance Value) definition: >- A measurement of how much light a paint color reflects. LRV ranges from 0 (pure black, absorbs all light) to 100 (pure white, reflects all light). Important for interior design and lighting planning. type: concept related: [Color] - term: VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) definition: >- Chemical compounds in paint that evaporate at room temperature. Low-VOC and zero-VOC paints are preferred for indoor air quality and environmental compliance. type: concept related: [Paint] - term: Supplier Portal definition: >- The Sherwin-Williams online portal for suppliers and trading partners to manage purchase orders, invoices, compliance documentation, and supply chain operations. type: concept - term: EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) definition: >- Electronic document exchange standard used for B2B trading with Sherwin-Williams. Supported transaction sets include 850 (Purchase Order), 855 (PO Acknowledgment), 856 (Advance Ship Notice), 810 (Invoice). type: concept related: [Supplier Portal] - term: Purchase Order (850) definition: >- An EDI 850 transaction set representing a purchase order from Sherwin-Williams to a supplier. Includes product SKUs, quantities, pricing, and delivery requirements. type: concept related: [EDI] - term: Advance Ship Notice (856) definition: >- An EDI 856 transaction set sent by a supplier to notify Sherwin-Williams of an incoming shipment. Contains shipping details, carrier information, and item quantities. type: concept related: [EDI] - term: DUNS Number definition: >- Dun & Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System identifier. Used to uniquely identify business entities in Sherwin-Williams supplier onboarding and EDI setup. type: concept related: [Supplier] - term: Coverage definition: >- The area (in square feet or square meters) that one gallon of paint covers. Typical coverage is 350-400 square feet per gallon for one coat on a smooth surface. type: concept related: [Paint] capabilities: - name: B2B Supplier Integration description: EDI and API integration for Sherwin-Williams supply chain operations apis: [Supplier Portal, EDI Integration] - name: Color Management description: Access and use Sherwin-Williams color data and matching systems related: [ColorSnap, Color Code] - name: Product Data description: Access product specifications, coverage, and technical data related: [Paint, Technical Data Sheet]