Polar White
2069-70 · #E8E8EF · LRV 79 — near-white with a hint of color, very light — near-white, broadens small spaces.
- 1First Star69
- 2Classic Gray74
- 3Polar White79
- 4Greek Villa84
- 5Chantilly Lace91
What Color Is Polar White, Really?
Polar White reads as a near-white with a hint of color — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2069-70 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Polar White
Polar White shines on ceilings, trim and in small or low-light rooms where you need to stretch the light — and as a calm whole-home backdrop. As a white, it's a natural for trim, ceilings and cabinets, and a clean backdrop for art.
How Lighting Changes Polar White
Polar White is very light — LRV 79, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In north light it can read slightly cooler; a warm white trim alongside keeps it from going clinical.
Most complaints about Polar White are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2069-70 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Feathery LilacSW 7141 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.3 | 81 | Color page → |
| Behr | Lavender Lace660E-1 · Behr | 1.5 | 80 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Moonbeam4005-7A · Valspar | 5.0 | 82.3 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Winter MornPPG1172-2 · PPG / Glidden | 1.8 | 81 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Winter MornPPG1172-2 · Glidden | 1.6 | 81 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Lil' Snowflake139-1DB · Dutch Boy | 4.0 | 82 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Polar White within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #E8E8EF in HSL space. Pair Polar White with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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