White Lie
White Lie begins as a grey color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. Its neutral temperature leaves room for surrounding materials and light to pull the color warmer or cooler. Move between the room imagery, color measurements and coordinating shades to build a fuller sense of how it might live in your space.
Hex
#dededcLRV
72.76
White Lie in Rooms
Follow White Lie from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 2 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
2 Misc Photos
2 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show White Lie (MQ3-55) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Soft White Lie walls provide a subtle warmth to the space.
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Wall surface in White Lie offers a nearly neutral, sophisticated tone.
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Similar Colors
White Lie reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 48), opening up a space where Classic Silver encloses it.
White Lie reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 47), opening up a space where Sonic Silver encloses it.
White Lie reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 56), opening up a space where Silver Bullet encloses it.
Complementary Colors
A 7-point LRV gap (73 vs 66) makes White Lie the marginally brighter of the two.
White Lie reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 7), opening up a space where Black Sapphire encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Elevate your space with Behr MQ3-55 White Lie, a soft and sophisticated off-white hue that adds a touch of elegance to any room. This versatile color pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like Behr PPU7-08 Seagull Gray and cool tones such as Behr N480-1 Riverdale. Embrace a minimalist aesthetic by complementing White Lie with accents in Behr M500-1 Absinthe Green or create a modern contrast with pops of Behr S260-6 Inked. 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