Painter's White
There is more to Behr Painter's White (PPU18-08) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. 12 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
Hex
#e5e2daLRV
75.94
Painter's White in Rooms
Follow Painter's White from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 12 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
6 Bathroom Photos
6 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Painter's White (PPU18-08) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Subway tile backsplash gleams against Painter's White walls in this clean bathroom.
@rcynic
6 Misc Photos
6 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Painter's White (PPU18-08) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Crisp trim and Painter's White walls brighten this compact space.
@coastal.aesthetic.design
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 77 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 7-point LRV gap (83 vs 76) makes Arcade White the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (76 vs 69) makes Painter's White the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 76 vs 61, Painter's White is decisively the brighter choice.
Painter's White reads slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 70), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Painter's White reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 9), opening up a space where Midnight Blue encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Behr PPU18-08 Painter'S White adds a crisp and clean look to any space, making it feel fresh and bright. This versatile white pairs beautifully with soft earth tones like BEHR PPU24-12 Organic Field or cool blues such as BEHR PPU13-10 Ocean Boulevard for a subtle contrast. Incorporating accents in shades like BEHR PPU26-10 Whitewater Bay or BEHR PPU24-14 Frost can enhance the elegance of Painter'S White while creating a harmonious color palette. 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