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