White Lie featured
BehrMQ3-55

White Lie

With a focus on bright and airy tones, White Lie (MQ3-55) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. See it applied across 2 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#dededc

LRV

72.76

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Light Reflectance Value
72.76
Light
TemperatureNeutral

White Lie in Real Rooms

White Lie has a high LRV of 72.76 — 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.

2 Misc Photos

These examples of White Lie in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.

Behr White Lie

Soft White Lie walls provide a subtle warmth to the space.

@athompsonhouse

Behr White Lie wall paint

Wall surface in White Lie offers a nearly neutral, sophisticated tone.

@mamabrrrr

Similar Colors

Classic Silver
White Lie
Classic Silver vs White Lie
Classic Silver
White Lie
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Classic Silver
PPU18-11 · LRV 48
Behr
White Lie
MQ3-55 · LRV 73

White Lie reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 48), opening up a space where Classic Silver encloses it.

Halation
White Lie
Halation vs White Lie
Halation
White Lie
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Halation
PPU26-15 · LRV 63
Behr
White Lie
MQ3-55 · LRV 73

White Lie reads slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 63), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Sonic Silver
White Lie
Sonic Silver vs White Lie
Sonic Silver
White Lie
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Sonic Silver
HDC-MD-26 · LRV 47
Behr
White Lie
MQ3-55 · LRV 73

White Lie reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 47), opening up a space where Sonic Silver encloses it.

Silver Bullet
White Lie
Silver Bullet vs White Lie
Silver Bullet
White Lie
Behr
Silver Bullet
N520-2 · LRV 56
Behr
White Lie
MQ3-55 · LRV 73

White Lie reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 56), opening up a space where Silver Bullet encloses it.

Complementary Colors

Blueberry Whip
White Lie
Blueberry Whip vs White Lie
Blueberry Whip
White Lie
Behr
Blueberry Whip
S550-1 · LRV 66
Behr
White Lie
MQ3-55 · LRV 73

A 7-point LRV gap (73 vs 66) makes White Lie the marginally brighter of the two.

Black Sapphire
White Lie
Black Sapphire vs White Lie
Black Sapphire
White Lie
Behr
Black Sapphire
PPU15-19 · LRV 7
Behr
White Lie
MQ3-55 · LRV 73

White Lie reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 7), opening up a space where Black Sapphire encloses it.

Color Codes

HEX#dededc
RGB222, 222, 220
HSL60° 3% 87%
CMYK0 0 1 13
CIE LabL: 88.4 a: -0.4 b: 1.0
XYZX: 69.16 Y: 72.94 Z: 78.13