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Benjamin Moore White Paint Colors
the 10 people actually buy
10 curated whites with undertones, LRV, and the honest reasons why — plus the full 341-color white deck below.
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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.
The default warm white for trim, cabinets, and ceilings in nearly every BM-spec'd home.
Swiss Coffee is the white people pick when plain white feels cold and hospital-like..
The crispest pure white BM offers; Architectural Digest and Domino's go-to bright white.
2016 BM Color of the Year; reigns as the warm-but-clean white pick.
The light-and-airy neutral that beats every other BM gray in light rooms.
Calm is the off-white people reach for when a true white feels clinical and a beige feels heavy..
BM's classic ceiling and trim white; Studio McGee favorite for soft warm whites.
Alabaster 876 is a bright, soft white that Benjamin Moore itself describes as having a touch of pink..
Silver Satin is the near-white you pick when you want the walls to stop talking..
Slightly warmer than White Dove; the BM warm white most spec'd in vintage homes.
Pick by Undertone
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 whites
lean beige and earthy — safe with wood tones and warm lightBenjamin 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.
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Benjamin Moore Whites by Room
Each room page shows white picks from every US brand side by side — Benjamin Moore included — so you can compare in context.
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.
All 341 Benjamin Moore white paint colors
Grouped by undertone (warm → cool)Hex values are display approximations from Benjamin Moore's published swatch tools — not guaranteed to match a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
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.
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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.
The Questions Everyone Asks
What is the most popular Benjamin Moore white paint color?
White Dove (PM-19) — 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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