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Painter's White

Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Painter's White remains a staple for Behr designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. We've gathered 12 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#e5e2da

LRV

75.94

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Light Reflectance Value
75.94
Light
TemperatureWarm

Painter's White in Real Rooms

Painter's White has a high LRV of 75.94 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.

6 Bathroom Photos

For bathrooms with limited natural light, Painter's White provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.

Behr Painter'S White bathroom color review

Subway tile backsplash gleams against Painter's White walls in this clean bathroom.

@rcynic

6 Misc Photos

Note how Painter's White is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.

Behr Painter'S White wall paint review

Crisp trim and Painter's White walls brighten this compact space.

@coastal.aesthetic.design

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Color Codes

HEX#e5e2da
RGB229, 226, 218
HSL44° 17% 88%
CMYK0 1 5 10
CIE LabL: 89.9 a: -0.4 b: 4.3
XYZX: 72.16 Y: 76.11 Z: 77.20