1White DoveOC-17 · LRV 83
The default warm white for trim, cabinets, and ceilings in nearly every BM-spec'd home.
Benjamin Moore · White paint colors
Benjamin Moore White 263 colors. Ten worth a sample.
10 curated whites with undertones, LRV, and the honest reasons why, plus the full 263-color white deck below.
263whites in the deck
92–68LRV, lightest to darkest
10curated, with photos
15room pages
3Chantilly Lace · LRV 914Simply White · LRV 907Cloud White · LRV 8510Alabaster · LRV 851White Dove · LRV 832Swiss Coffee · LRV 829Dove Wing · LRV 786Calm · LRV 768Silver Satin · LRV 755Classic Gray · LRV 74
Lightest · LRV 92The deck, light to dark, in 24 steps. Numbered pins are the picks below, placed by LRV.Darkest · LRV 68
The fast answer
If You Only Sample Four
Don't want to compare 263 whites? These four cover most real projects.
The lightestChantilly Lace2121-70 · LRV 91
The crispest pure white BM offers; Architectural Digest and Domino's go-to bright white
The famous oneWhite DoveOC-17 · LRV 83
The default warm white for trim, cabinets, and ceilings in nearly every BM-spec'd home
The runner-upSwiss CoffeeOC-45 · LRV 82
Swiss Coffee is the white people pick when plain white feels cold and hospital-like.
The deepestClassic Gray1548 · LRV 74
The light-and-airy neutral that beats every other BM gray in light rooms
Curated, in order
The 10 Benjamin Moore Whites People Actually Buy
Numbered and curated. Tap any color for its full review, or see it on your own walls in the visualizer.
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2Swiss CoffeeOC-45 · LRV 82
Swiss Coffee is the white people pick when plain white feels cold and hospital-like.
3Chantilly Lace2121-70 · LRV 91
The crispest pure white BM offers; Architectural Digest and Domino's go-to bright white.
4Simply White2143-70 · LRV 90
2016 BM Color of the Year; reigns as the warm-but-clean white pick.
5Classic Gray1548 · LRV 74
The light-and-airy neutral that beats every other BM gray in light rooms.
6Calm2111-70 · LRV 76
Calm is the off-white people reach for when a true white feels clinical and a beige feels heavy.
7Cloud White967 · LRV 85
BM's classic ceiling and trim white; Studio McGee favorite for soft warm whites.
8Silver Satin856 · LRV 75
Silver Satin is the near-white you pick when you want the walls to stop talking.
9Dove Wing960 · LRV 78
Soft warm white between White Dove and Linen White; perennial BHG roundup pick.
10Alabaster876 · LRV 85
Alabaster 876 is a bright, soft white that Benjamin Moore itself describes as having a touch of pink.
Pick by undertone
Warm, True, or Cool
The most common white-buyer regret is a surprise undertone on the wall. Start from the direction the color leans, not the chip alone.
Warm whiteslean beige and earthy — safe with wood tones and warm light
Cool whiteslean blue-green — crisp in strong daylight, steely in dim rooms
Benjamin Moore is the brand designers reach for when a white has to look right, not just light. Its whites are known for clean, predictable undertones, so the gray, green, yellow, or pink hiding inside a color shows up the way you expect instead of surprising you on the wall.
This white family is large and varied. It runs from crisp near-true whites like Crème Fraiche (2023-70) at an LRV of 92.9 down to soft, creamy, almost-neutral whites like Celery Salt (OC-136) at 76.8. Swiss Coffee (OC-45) at 82 is a warm classic, while Country White (898) at 80 and Butterfly Kisses (902) at 78.7 lean gentle and cozy. With 395 whites in the deck, you can find a cool, a warm, or a barely-there tint for almost any room.
Head to head
The White Match-Ups Everyone Googles
Stuck between two? These head-to-heads settle the ones people actually can't pick between.
Room by room
Benjamin Moore White, Room by Room
Each room page shows white picks from every US brand side by side, so you can compare in context.
White BathroomGentle Warm White
White Dove
White Living RoomWhite Dove
White Dove
White Family RoomWhite Dove
White Dove
White HallwayAlabaster, White Dove, Chantilly Lace
Alabaster
White EntrywayWhite Dove
White Dove
White StaircaseAlabaster
AlabasterMore roomsWhite Laundry RoomWhite BasementWhite SunroomWhite ClosetWhite ExteriorWhite Garage DoorWhite FenceWhite CeilingWhite Trim
Bright, high-LRV whites earn their keep in rooms that need light. North-facing spaces, small bathrooms, hallways, and rooms with little natural light all benefit from a reflective white that pushes light around. The clean upper end of this family, near Crème Fraiche and Fine China, works well here.
Warmer whites suit rooms where you want comfort over crispness. Bedrooms, living rooms, and kitchens with lots of wood or warm light tend to look better in a creamy white like Swiss Coffee, Country White, or Woodmont Cream. Those softer tones also forgive everyday wear, which matters in busy family spaces.
The whole deck
All 263 Benjamin Moore White Paint Colors
Every Benjamin Moore white, grouped by undertone, warm to cool. Filter by depth or change the order.
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Mirage White2116-70 · LRV 81
Feathered Violet882 · LRV 79
Tundra2133-70 · LRV 77
Pearl River871 · LRV 73
Raindrops on Roses1443 · LRV 73
Rock Harbor Violet1387 · LRV 71
Antique Pearl2113-70 · LRV 72
Strawberry Yogurt2104-70 · LRV 74
Strawberry 'n Cream2103-70 · LRV 75
Key Pearl885 · LRV 78
Cream Puff2174-70 · LRV 82
Oyster2115-70 · LRV 80
Silky Smooth1373 · LRV 78
Wild Aster1240 · LRV 70
ProposalAF-260 · LRV 70
Bridal Rose1247 · LRV 77
Tropical Sand2101-70 · LRV 78
Frosted Petal2089-70 · LRV 82
Venetian Marble2114-70 · LRV 79
Mauve Hint878 · LRV 77
Hex values are display approximations from Benjamin Moore's published swatch tools, not a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
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Benjamin Moore is sold only through independent dealers, not big-box stores, and every color is mixed to order at the counter. You pick the line by how much you want to spend and how it performs: ben (around $56 a gallon) is the value tier, Regal Select (around $75) is the everyday workhorse, and Aura (around $95) is the flagship known for one-coat coverage. The same white color is available across these lines, so you choose the formula, then the finish.
If you have a favorite white from another brand, any Benjamin Moore dealer can color-match it, and vice versa. A match is close but rarely identical, because each brand mixes its own base and tints, so a quick sample is smart before you commit. The same goes for cross-matching to or from the featured Kompozit deck: take your target color or its code to the counter, have it matched, and test it on the wall in your own light before buying gallons.
By brand
How Deep Each White Deck Goes
How many white colors each brand carries, drawn with that deck's own whites from light to dark. Pick your store first, then the color. Every brand equal, no favorites.
The rest of the Benjamin Moore deck, by family
Before you sample
More on Benjamin Moore white paint colors
How To Choose A White Using LRV
LRV (Light Reflectance Value) tells you how much light a color bounces back. In this slice it ranges from 0 to 92.9, but most usable whites sit high. A higher number means a brighter, more reflective white that can make a small or dark room feel open; a lower number means a softer, more grounded white that hides scuffs and feels warmer.
Use it as a quick sorting tool. If you want walls that read clearly white, look near the top, around Crème Fraiche (92.9) or Fine China (2156-70) at 85. If you want a creamy, lived-in feel, drop into the high 70s and low 80s with Swiss Coffee (82), Woodmont Cream (204) at 83.2, or Celery Salt (76.8). Always test a sample on the actual wall, because the light in your room changes everything.
Pairing White With Trim, Ceilings, And Other Colors
A reliable trick is to pair a soft white wall with a brighter white trim so the trim looks crisp by contrast. Benjamin Moore's famous whites make this easy: White Dove (OC-17) and Simply White (OC-117) are gentle, while Chantilly Lace (OC-65) is one of the brand's cleanest whites and a popular trim choice. Ceilings often go a touch brighter than the walls for a fresh, finished look.
For coordinating colors, the brand's deep neutrals are dependable partners. Hale Navy (HC-154) gives a classic navy-and-white contrast, and Revere Pewter (HC-172) bridges warm whites with deeper rooms as a soft greige. The codes are worth knowing: OC means Off-White, HC means Historical Collection, and AF means Affinity, a curated line of livable, easy-to-pair neutrals.
Questions people actually ask
Benjamin Moore White Paint FAQ
What is the most popular Benjamin Moore white paint color?
White Dove (OC-17) — The default warm white for trim, cabinets, and ceilings in nearly every BM-spec'd home. Chantilly Lace and Swiss Coffee and Classic Gray round out the short list most people choose from.
How many white colors does Benjamin Moore have?
This slice of the deck holds 395 whites, drawn from the Classics, Off-White (OC), Historical Collection (HC), and Color Preview (CC) lines. That range covers everything from crisp, true whites to soft, creamy off-whites, so you have plenty of room to find the exact tone you want.
What is the brightest Benjamin Moore white?
In this family, Crème Fraiche (2023-70) is the lightest, with an LRV of 92.9. A high LRV like that reflects a lot of light, which helps small or dark rooms feel more open. Other bright options include Fine China (2156-70) at 85 and Sweet Honeydew Melon (2033-70) at 87.9.
Which Benjamin Moore white is best for warm, cozy rooms?
Look at the softer whites in the high 70s and low 80s. Swiss Coffee (OC-45) at 82 is a warm classic, and Country White (898) at 80, Butterfly Kisses (902) at 78.7, and Celery Salt (OC-136) at 76.8 all read gentle and lived-in. These hide everyday scuffs better than the crispest whites.
Where can I buy Benjamin Moore white paint?
Benjamin Moore is sold only through independent Benjamin Moore dealers, not big-box stores. Every color is mixed to order at the counter, and you choose your line by budget and performance: ben for value, Regal Select for everyday use, or Aura, the flagship known for one-coat coverage.
Can a dealer match a Benjamin Moore white to another brand?
Yes. Any Benjamin Moore dealer can color-match a white from another brand, and another store can match a Benjamin Moore white the same way. The result is close but rarely a perfect copy, since each brand uses its own base and tints, so test a sample on your wall before buying full gallons. This works for cross-matching to and from the featured Kompozit deck too.
What do the OC, HC, and AF codes mean?
OC stands for Off-White, the line that holds many of Benjamin Moore's most popular soft whites. HC stands for Historical Collection, a set of classic, time-tested colors. AF stands for Affinity, a curated palette of easy-to-pair neutrals. Knowing the code helps you find the right family fast at the counter.
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