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
near-perfect
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.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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