PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsPure Whitevs Benjamin MooreChantilly Lace
Why this comparison. SW’s favorite trim white against BM’s — the cross-brand “cleanest white” face-off.
Pure White and Chantilly Lace are very close (ΔE 2.46). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7005
Pure White
#EDECE6 · LRV 84
Undertone: yellow / warm
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-65
Chantilly Lace
#F4F1E6 · LRV 92
Undertone: near-white
The numbers
ΔE2000
2.46
Very close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
8
Chantilly Lace is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Pure 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 | Pure White | Chantilly Lace |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | SW 7005 | OC-65 |
| Hex | #EDECE6 | #F4F1E6 |
| RGB | 237, 236, 230 | 244, 241, 230 |
| LRV | 84 | 92 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | near-white |
| Family | White | White |
When to pick which
PICK PURE WHITE
Sherwin-Williams Pure 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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