Color Palettes

Behr Painter's White (PPU18-08)

A slightly deeper white that reads creamy in warm light and more neutral in cool light. It gives walls a soft, gallery-like backdrop. Often used on walls and trim with earthy greens and taupes.

Painter's White · PPU18-08

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Undertones and where to use it

Undertone: Neutral creamy white like an artist's canvas.

Where to use it: Walls, living room, trim.

Trim: Painter's White pairs well with Ultra Pure White 1850 for trim, doors and ceilings.

Coordinating colors

Behr colors that work with Painter's White on walls, trim and accents.

Back to Nature S340-4#BDB98FPerfect Taupe PPU18-13#B6ACA0Elephant Skin PPU18-16#97928BBitter Sage N390-4#97A18D

Similar colors from other brands

The closest matches to Painter's White from Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.

Origami White SW 7636Sherwin-Williams · #E5E2DA · ΔE 0.0, nearly identicalHeron Plume SW 6070Sherwin-Williams · #E5E1D8 · ΔE 0.7, nearly identicalSilver Satin OC-26Benjamin Moore · #E3E2DA · ΔE 0.7, nearly identicalClassic Gray OC-23Benjamin Moore · #E3E0D7 · ΔE 0.9, nearly identical

Painter's White lighter and darker tones

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Color palettes with Painter's White

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Painter's White
Analogous palette · Painter's White
Complementary palette · Painter's White
Triadic palette · Painter's White
With neutrals palette · Painter's White
With an accent palette · Painter's White

Colors similar to Painter's White

AlabasterPlatinumTimberwolfGainsboroBoneLinenEcruEggshellLight grayAlmond

More Behr whites

Swiss Coffee 12Ultra Pure White 1850Polar Bear 75Blank Canvas DC-003Whisper White HDC-MD-08Cameo White MQ3-32Silky White PPU7-12Nano White HDC-MD-06Bit of Sugar PR-W14Smoky White BWC-13Whipped Cream DC-001Statement White DC-002First Snow DC-006Off White 73Cottage White 13White Veil OR-W14Navajo White 22Antique White 23Linen White 70White 52Frost 57Winter White DC-004Shoelace OR-W13Bakery Box BL-W09

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Behr Painter's White?

The digital hex value for Behr Painter's White (PPU18-08) is #E5E2DA, which is rgb(229, 226, 218). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.

What is the LRV of Painter's White?

We have not confirmed a published LRV for Behr Painter's White, so we do not list one. You can find it on the back of the paint chip or on Behr’s website.

Is Painter's White warm or cool?

Painter's White has a neutral creamy white like an artist's canvas undertone. By its digital value it sits on the warm side, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.

What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Painter's White?

The closest Sherwin-Williams color to Behr Painter's White is Origami White (SW 7636, #E5E2DA), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 0.0). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.

What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Painter's White?

The closest Benjamin Moore color to Behr Painter's White is Silver Satin (OC-26, #E3E2DA), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 0.7). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.