BENJAMIN MOORE 7 MOST POPULAR WHITE PAINT COLORS
Clients always struggle with paint colors, especially with white paint. You would think that white would be easy paint color to select however there are several white paints.
So, what is the best white paint color for your house? There are warm whites, neutral whites and cool whites. We break them down for you below.
LRV. LRV, (Light Reflectance Value) is a scale used by design professionals. Basically, 0 = the darkest black and 100 is a true white paint color
Simply White Benjamin Moore OC-117 It’s the perfect white with a touch of umber, which keeps it from becoming too blue of a white or too chalky. It remains a warm white without becoming linen or cream or too yellow. Benjamin Moore Simply White has a high LRV of 91.7.
White Dove Benjamin Moore OC-17 is a beautiful soft white paint colour with a hint of grey making it a popular choice for trim, cabinets, walls and more. White Dove has a Light Reflective Value of (LRV) of 85, which means its fairly bright light white.
Swiss Coffee by Benjamin Moore (OC-45) is an off-white shade that has plenty of rich, creamy undertones. Whether you are craving a shade to fade into the background next to a more bold hue or one to add some depth to a neutral space, this shade is surprisingly versatile. Swiss Coffee paint color has an LRV of 83.93, which is considered high.
Super White Benjamin Moore OC-152. A brilliant, almost sparkling white, this clean shade suggests clarity and simplicity. Pretty close to a true white paint with a tiny touch of softness. Super White has an LRV of 87. This means that is pretty high up on the LRV scale.
Chantilly Lace Benjamin Moore White Paint OC-65 As delicate and refined as the lace it was named after, this crisp, clean white evokes images of pure silk, soft linen and simpler times. Chantilly Lace has an LRV of 92.2, which puts it WELLLLL into the white range.
Decorators White falls under a cool undertone of an off-white, with a purple and gray undertone. . It contains a little gray, creating an off-white option. It is a great choice for trim, doors and moldings. Decorator's White has an LRV of 84.61, so it's actually a soft white compared to some of the whiter options.
Paper White Benjmain Moore Paint OC-55 Is The Ideal Gray-White Neutral Paint. Inherently sophisticated and endlessly versatile, the Off-White collection offers subtle nuances of whites that suit tranquil, serene environments as well as creates color-enhancing accents for dynamic spaces. LRV is 75.89
Be sure to keep your lighting in mind when selecting your paint color. The natural lighting is always a factor in how your paint will look in your room.
