Ballet White
Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Ballet White remains a staple for Benjamin Moore 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 37 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#E5E0D0
LRV
71.97
Ballet White in Real Rooms
Ballet White has a high LRV of 71.97 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, living room, kitchen cabinets, house, bathroom, misc and dining room.
7 Bedroom Photos
Pairing Ballet White with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
Benjamin Moore Plaster of Paris bedroom interior
@ourhomesmagazine
12 Living Room Photos
There is a specific "glow" that Ballet White takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
Plaster of Paris living room
@jackpowers84
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Choosing Ballet White for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."
Ballet White kitchen cabinets
@knoxfinishingco
Benjamin Moore Ballet White kitchen cabinets
@knoxfinishingco
Benjamin Moore OC-9 kitchen cabinets color
@knoxfinishingco
5 House Photos
On the exterior, Ballet White holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.
Benjamin Moore OC-9 exterior paint review
@romabiopaints
Benjamin Moore Ballet White house exterior color
@scottconstructionga
Benjamin Moore OC-9 exterior color
@mhouse.interiors
Benjamin Moore Ballet White exterior color
@mhouse.interiors
Benjamin Moore Ballet White house exterior paint
@scottconstructionga
2 Bathroom Photos
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Ballet White holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Benjamin Moore Ballet White bathroom paint
@justdetailspainting
Benjamin Moore OC-9 bathroom paint review
@kylieminteriors
7 Misc Photos
These photos show Ballet White in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Ballet White wall paint
@bradleypaintcoavl
1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Ballet White provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Benjamin Moore OC-9 dining room picture
@rachaeldbullock
