Color Palettes

Behr White (52)

Behr's long-standing basic white, a touch deeper and cooler than Ultra Pure White. It looks clean and fresh in daylight and stays crisp in north-facing rooms. A versatile choice for walls, ceilings and trim.

White · 52

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Undertones and where to use it

Undertone: Classic white with a slightly cool, bluish cast.

LRV 83: White is a very light color that reflects most of the light in a room.

Where to use it: Walls, ceiling, trim.

Coordinating colors

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

Very Navy M500-7#3A4859Silver Bullet N520-2#C5C5C3Cracked Pepper PPU18-01#4F5152

Similar colors from other brands

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

Pure White SW 7005Sherwin-Williams · #EDECE6 · ΔE 0.7, nearly identicalSnowbound SW 7004Sherwin-Williams · #EDEAE5 · ΔE 1.1, nearly identicalDecorator's White OC-149Benjamin Moore · #EBEDEA · ΔE 1.4, nearly identicalWhite Dove OC-17Benjamin Moore · #EFEEE5 · ΔE 2.3, very close

White lighter and darker tones

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

Color palettes with White

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

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

Colors similar to White

PlatinumAlabasterWhite smokeLinenOff-whiteGainsboroFloral whiteSnow whiteTimberwolfOld lace

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-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 70Frost 57Winter White DC-004Shoelace OR-W13Bakery Box BL-W09

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Behr White?

The digital hex value for Behr White (52) is #EBEBE6, which is rgb(235, 235, 230). 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 White?

Behr White has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 83. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so White is a very light color that reflects most of the light in a room.

Is White warm or cool?

White has a classic white with a slightly cool, bluish cast 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 White?

The closest Sherwin-Williams color to Behr White is Pure White (SW 7005, #EDECE6), 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.

What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of White?

The closest Benjamin Moore color to Behr White is Decorator's White (OC-149, #EBEDEA), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 1.4). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.