PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreSwiss Coffeevs Benjamin MooreNavajo White
Why this comparison. Two vintage creamy BM whites; Navajo White is yellower, Swiss Coffee softer.
Swiss Coffee and Navajo White are visually nearly identical (ΔE 0.39). Most eyes can't tell them apart on a wall — pick whichever is easier to source.
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-45
Swiss Coffee
#EEE7D4 · LRV 84
Undertone: red-orange / warm
BENJAMIN MOORE · 947
Navajo White
#EEE7D5 · LRV 78
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
0.39
imperceptible
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
6
Swiss Coffee is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Swiss Coffee: red-orange / warm
Navajo White: red-orange / warm
Navajo White: red-orange / warm
Swiss Coffee is slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 78, 6-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Swiss Coffee | Navajo White |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | OC-45 | 947 |
| Hex | #EEE7D4 | #EEE7D5 |
| RGB | 238, 231, 212 | 238, 231, 213 |
| LRV | 84 | 78 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | White | White |
When to pick which
PICK SWISS COFFEE
Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
PICK NAVAJO WHITE
Benjamin Moore Navajo White
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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