Architectural White
C2-516 · #F5F5F5 · LRV 91 — neutral with no strong undertone, very light — near-white, broadens small spaces.
- 1Classic Gray74
- 2Alabaster82
- 3Architectural White91
- 4Ultra Pure White97
What Color Is Architectural White, Really?
Architectural White reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover how C2 Paint C2-516 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Architectural White
Architectural 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 Architectural White
Architectural White is very light — LRV 91, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. In north light it can read slightly cooler; a warm white trim alongside keeps it from going clinical.
Most complaints about Architectural 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 C2 Paint C2-516 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 | UltraWhiteSW 9500 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.8 | 94 | Color page → |
| Behr | White GloveW-D-610 · Behr | 1.2 | 91 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Chantilly Lace2121-70 · Benjamin Moore | 3.0 | 91 | Color page → |
| Valspar | New ReamV148 · Valspar | 2.6 | 91.6 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Delicate WhitePPG1001-1 · PPG / Glidden | 2.5 | 88 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Delicate WhitePPG1001-1 · Glidden | 2.4 | 88 | Color page → |
Similar C2 Paint Colors
The nearest shades to Architectural White within C2 Paint'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 #F5F5F5 in HSL space. Pair Architectural White with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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