PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreDecorator's Whitevs Benjamin MooreChantilly Lace
Why this comparison. Decorator’s White carries a cool gray cast; Chantilly Lace is the purer bright white.
Decorator's White and Chantilly Lace are visually nearly identical (ΔE 1.03). Most eyes can't tell them apart on a wall — pick whichever is easier to source.
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-149
Decorator's White
#EFEDE3 · LRV 84
Undertone: yellow / warm
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-65
Chantilly Lace
#F4F1E6 · LRV 92
Undertone: near-white
The numbers
ΔE2000
1.03
Practically the same
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
8
Chantilly Lace is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Decorator's White: yellow / warm
Chantilly Lace: near-white
Chantilly Lace: near-white
Chantilly Lace is slightly lighter (LRV 92 vs 84, 8-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Decorator's White | Chantilly Lace |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | OC-149 | OC-65 |
| Hex | #EFEDE3 | #F4F1E6 |
| RGB | 239, 237, 227 | 244, 241, 230 |
| LRV | 84 | 92 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | near-white |
| Family | White | White |
When to pick which
PICK DECORATOR'S WHITE
Benjamin Moore Decorator's White
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK CHANTILLY LACE
Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
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