Color Palettes

Behr Ultra Pure White (1850)

Behr's brightest stock white, crisp and clean with almost no tint, so it stays white in both cool and warm light. It is the go-to choice for trim, doors and ceilings and as a sharp contrast next to deep colors. Also popular for modern exteriors and bright kitchens.

Ultra Pure White · 1850

Paint color names and codes are trademarks of their respective owners (Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore and Behr); this site is not affiliated with them. The hex value is a digital approximation: the real paint looks different depending on light, sheen and your screen, so always test a physical sample on your wall before you buy.

Undertones and where to use it

Undertone: Clean, near-neutral bright white.

Where to use it: Trim, ceiling, kitchen cabinets.

Coordinating colors

Behr colors that work with Ultra Pure White on walls, trim and accents.

Cracked Pepper PPU18-01#4F5152Very Navy M500-7#3A4859Silver Drop 790C-2#DDDACFHidden Gem N430-6A#596D69

Similar colors from other brands

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

High Reflective White SW 7757Sherwin-Williams · #F7F7F1 · ΔE 0.6, nearly identicalChantilly Lace OC-65Benjamin Moore · #F4F6F1 · ΔE 1.1, nearly identicalWhite Snow SW 9541Sherwin-Williams · #F5F4EE · ΔE 1.5, nearly identicalSimply White OC-117Benjamin Moore · #F6F6ED · ΔE 2.2, nearly identical

Ultra Pure White lighter and darker tones

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

Color palettes with Ultra Pure White

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

Monochromatic palette · Ultra Pure White
Analogous palette · Ultra Pure White
Complementary palette · Ultra Pure White
Triadic palette · Ultra Pure White
With neutrals palette · Ultra Pure White
With an accent palette · Ultra Pure White

Colors similar to Ultra Pure White

Off-whiteWhite smokeFloral whiteSnow whiteWhiteMint creamLinenIvoryAlabasterOld lace

More Behr whites

Swiss Coffee 12Polar Bear 75Blank Canvas DC-003Whisper White HDC-MD-08Cameo White MQ3-32Silky White PPU7-12Nano White HDC-MD-06Bit of Sugar PR-W14Painter's White PPU18-08Smoky 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 Ultra Pure White?

The digital hex value for Behr Ultra Pure White (1850) is #F8F8F3, which is rgb(248, 248, 243). 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 Ultra Pure White?

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

Is Ultra Pure White warm or cool?

Ultra Pure White has a clean, near-neutral bright white 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 Ultra Pure White?

The closest Sherwin-Williams color to Behr Ultra Pure White is High Reflective White (SW 7757, #F7F7F1), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 0.6). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.

What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Ultra Pure White?

The closest Benjamin Moore color to Behr Ultra Pure White is Chantilly Lace (OC-65, #F4F6F1), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 1.1). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.