Benjamin Moore colour guide
Benjamin Moore gathered its best whites from across its history into one collection of 152 Off-Whites. Here's how to choose between them, from crisp Chantilly Lace to soft White Dove, from the team that mixes them every day.
How to choose a white
There's no single "best" white. The right one depends on your room, your light and what it sits next to.
Every white leans a little: cool (grey or blue), warm (cream or yellow) or neutral. Undertone shows most next to other whites, cabinets and countertops.
North-facing rooms get cool, bluish light that can make whites look grey, so warmer whites help. South-facing rooms get warm light that makes creamy whites look yellow.
Light reflectance runs from 0 (black) to 100. Off-Whites range from 58 to 90. Around 80 and up reads clearly as white; lower reads as a soft neutral.
A chip looks lighter than a full wall. Narrow it down with swatches, then paint a large tester patch and check it morning, noon and night.
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Pick the group that suits your room. Tap any colour to get its free swatch.
Bright whites with very little warmth. Clean and modern; great for trim, ceilings and cabinets.
A touch of warmth so they never feel stark. Easy for whole-house walls and trim.
Barely-there colour for walls that want depth next to white trim.
The top 8
Best sellers in the collection, with Benjamin Moore's own coordinating colour picks. Order a free swatch, or go straight to a tester if you're already down to one or two. Want our team's own favourites? See our top 10 Benjamin Moore whites.
LRV 90.04
One of the brightest, cleanest whites Benjamin Moore makes. Barely any undertone, so it stays white in almost any light. A go-to for trim, ceilings, cabinets and modern spaces.
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LRV 83.16
The classic soft white. A gentle touch of warmth keeps it from feeling stark, which is why it works on walls, trim and kitchen cabinets alike.
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LRV 89.52
Almost as bright as Chantilly Lace, with a slightly warmer, creamier glow. A friendly all-rounder for trim, ceilings and whole-house walls.
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LRV 81.91
A creamier white with a soft, welcoming feel. Lovely in rooms with cool northern light, and paired with wood tones.
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LRV 85.05
A soft, gentle white that sits between crisp and creamy. Easy to live with on walls and trim in the same colour.
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LRV 86.69
A bright, clean white with a slightly cool, fresh feel. Great for trim and ceilings next to grey or blue walls.
LRV 68.64
A light greige with real depth. Reads as a warm grey-beige on walls and looks beautiful against bright white trim.
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LRV 73.67
A very light, warm grey-white. Enough colour to read as a soft neutral, light enough to keep a room bright.
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LRV and coordinating colours are from Benjamin Moore. Colours on screen are a guide only.
The question we hear most
When a swatch isn't enough
Whites are the hardest colours to judge from a chip. A tester pot lets you paint a real patch and live with it for a day.
Shortlist with free swatchesOrder up to 10 and compare them against your floors, counters and trim.
Test your top one or twoPaint a patch about 2 ft square on two walls, two coats.
Check it all dayLook in morning, afternoon and evening light before you buy the gallons.
Paint tester
A 240 ml (8 oz) pot of real Benjamin Moore paint, tinted to any Off-White. Enough for a good-sized test patch. Custom tinted, so it can't be returned.
Questions
It's Benjamin Moore's collection of 152 whites and off-whites, numbered OC-1 to OC-152. Benjamin Moore built it by gathering the best whites from across its history and other collections into one place, so you can compare them side by side.
All of them. Benjamin Moore makes every Off-White Collection colour available in all of its products, from Aura and Regal Select to ben and its exterior lines.
Chantilly Lace (OC-65, LRV 90.04) is one of the brightest, cleanest whites Benjamin Moore makes, with almost no undertone. White Dove (OC-17, LRV 83.16) is softer, with a gentle warmth. Chantilly Lace reads crisper and cooler; White Dove reads cozier and more forgiving.
It depends on your wall colour and light. Crisp whites like Chantilly Lace keep trim sharp against most colours. Softer whites like White Dove or Simply White sit more comfortably next to warm walls. Hold two or three swatches against your wall colour before you decide.
LRV (light reflectance value) measures how much light a colour reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). The Off-Whites run from about 58 (Hazy Skies) to 90 (Chantilly Lace and Simply White). Higher LRV looks brighter; anything around 80 or above reads clearly as white.
Light changes everything. North-facing rooms get cooler, bluer light that can make whites look grey; south-facing rooms get warm light that brings out yellow undertones. A small chip also looks lighter than a full wall. That's why a tester patch is worth it before you commit.
Yes. The Off-White Collection fan deck has all 152 colours in one deck, which is handy if you're choosing whites for a whole house or working with clients.
Yes. Benjamin Moore colour swatches are free, up to 10 per order. You only pay shipping, which is calculated at checkout. Order Off-White swatches.
Browse all 152 Off-Whites and order up to 10 free swatches. You only pay shipping.
