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Benjamin MooreOC-146

Linen White

Benjamin Moore's Linen White is a white shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. With an LRV of 80.9, it sits on the light-reflective side of the palette and can feel especially open in generous daylight. 19 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

LRV

80.94

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Light Reflectance Value
80.94
Light
TemperatureWarm
Tone
CharmingCozyPaleRichSoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Linen White in Rooms

Follow Linen White from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 19 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

5 Living Room Photos

Against upholstery, timber, art and metal accents, Linen White (OC-146) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. Its LRV of 80.9 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.

Benjamin Moore Linen White living room

Living room walls in soft Linen White provide neutral backdrop.

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Linen White living room color

Seating area receives natural light against Linen White walls.

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Benjamin Moore OC-146 living room interior

Living room painted in warm Linen White creates inviting atmosphere.

@elizabethmccartysullivan

Benjamin Moore OC-146 living room paint

Sofa and décor sit comfortably in Linen White surroundings.

@magnoliapaintco_benjamin_moore

Benjamin Moore Linen White living room color

Wall color Linen White complements traditional and modern living spaces.

@magnoliapaintco_benjamin_moore

6 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Viewed across 6 kitchen cabinets images in cabinetry, where color becomes part of the room’s architecture, Linen White (OC-146) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. Its LRV of 80.9 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.

Benjamin Moore PM-28 kitchen cabinets

Cabinet doors in clean Linen White brighten the kitchen.

@everlasting_charm_38

1 House Photo

These 1 house image show how Linen White (OC-146) can sit beside roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim. Its red undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.

Benjamin Moore Linen White house exterior

House exterior painted in warm Linen White enhances curb appeal.

@carriepresses

1 Bedroom Photo

1 bedroom image place Linen White (OC-146) in a room designed around rest, softness and retreat. Its LRV of 80.9 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.

Benjamin Moore Linen White bedroom review

Bedroom walls in soothing Linen White promote restful sleep.

@jenleonardinteriors

2 Dining Room Photos

2 dining room images trace Linen White (OC-146) through the room’s change from everyday meals to evening occasions. Catalog words such as Charming, Cozy, Pale offer another lens on its character.

Benjamin Moore OC-146 dining room paint review

Dining room finished in elegant Linen White sets formal tone.

@c_c_renovation

Benjamin Moore Linen White dining room paint

Dining space painted in sophisticated Linen White welcomes guests.

@mybluecraftsman

3 Misc Photos

Across 3 misc images, Linen White (OC-146) meets the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

Benjamin Moore Linen White paint color

Walls throughout home maintain cohesive look in Linen White.

@magnoliapaintco_benjamin_moore

Benjamin Moore Linen White wall paint interior

Interior walls benefit from versatile Linen White finish.

@the_home_reform

Benjamin Moore OC-146 wall paint

Trim and walls coordinate beautifully in Linen White.

@balancedesignatl

1 Bathroom Photo

The contrast between bright mornings and quieter evening light can draw different notes from Linen White (OC-146). The beige, white hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

Benjamin Moore Linen White bathroom paint

Bathroom walls in clean Linen White brighten morning routines.

@thepaintedchandelier

Coordinating Colors

Farm Fresh
Farm Fresh
Linen White
Linen White
Farm Fresh vs Linen White
Benjamin Moore
Farm Fresh
AF-360 · LRV 37
Benjamin Moore
Linen White
OC-146 · LRV 81

Linen White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 37), opening up a space where Farm Fresh encloses it.

Golden Tan
Golden Tan
Linen White
Linen White
Golden Tan vs Linen White
Benjamin Moore
Golden Tan
2152-40 · LRV 54
Benjamin Moore
Linen White
OC-146 · LRV 81

Linen White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 54), opening up a space where Golden Tan encloses it.

Alexandria Beige
Alexandria Beige
Linen White
Linen White
Alexandria Beige vs Linen White
Benjamin Moore
Alexandria Beige
HC-77 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Linen White
OC-146 · LRV 81

Linen White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 29), opening up a space where Alexandria Beige encloses it.

Linen White
Linen White
Simply White
Simply White
Linen White vs Simply White
Benjamin Moore
Linen White
OC-146 · LRV 81
Benjamin Moore
Simply White
OC-117 · LRV 90

Simply White reads slightly lighter (LRV 90 vs 81), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Similar Colors

Linen White
Linen White
Timid White
Timid White
Linen White vs Timid White
Benjamin Moore
Linen White
OC-146 · LRV 81
Benjamin Moore
Timid White
2148-60 · LRV 82

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 82 vs 81), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Linen White
Linen White
Normandy
Normandy
Linen White vs Normandy
Benjamin Moore
Linen White
OC-146 · LRV 81
Benjamin Moore
Normandy
2129-40 · LRV 22

At LRV 81 vs 22, Linen White is decisively the brighter choice.

Feather Gray
Feather Gray
Linen White
Linen White
Feather Gray vs Linen White
Benjamin Moore
Feather Gray
2127-60 · LRV 58
Benjamin Moore
Linen White
OC-146 · LRV 81

Linen White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 58), opening up a space where Feather Gray encloses it.

Bachelor Blue
Bachelor Blue
Linen White
Linen White
Bachelor Blue vs Linen White
Benjamin Moore
Bachelor Blue
1629 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Linen White
OC-146 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 24, Linen White is decisively the brighter choice.

Linen White
Linen White
Mineral Alloy
Mineral Alloy
Linen White vs Mineral Alloy
Benjamin Moore
Linen White
OC-146 · LRV 81
Benjamin Moore
Mineral Alloy
1622 · LRV 28

At LRV 81 vs 28, Linen White is decisively the brighter choice.

Coastline
Coastline
Linen White
Linen White
Coastline vs Linen White
Benjamin Moore
Coastline
AF-570 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Linen White
OC-146 · LRV 81

Linen White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 34), opening up a space where Coastline encloses it.

Comet
Comet
Linen White
Linen White
Comet vs Linen White
Benjamin Moore
Comet
1628 · LRV 36
Benjamin Moore
Linen White
OC-146 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 36, Linen White is decisively the brighter choice.

Andes Summit
Andes Summit
Linen White
Linen White
Andes Summit vs Linen White
Benjamin Moore
Andes Summit
CSP-600 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
Linen White
OC-146 · LRV 81

Linen White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 14), opening up a space where Andes Summit encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Linen White
Linen White
Pink Damask
Pink Damask
Linen White vs Pink Damask
Benjamin Moore
Linen White
OC-146 · LRV 81
Benjamin Moore
Pink Damask
OC-72 · LRV 85

Pink Damask reads slightly lighter (LRV 85 vs 81), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Almond Bisque
Almond Bisque
Linen White
Linen White
Almond Bisque vs Linen White
Benjamin Moore
Almond Bisque
269 · LRV 68
Benjamin Moore
Linen White
OC-146 · LRV 81

Linen White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 68), opening up a space where Almond Bisque encloses it.

Deserted Island
Deserted Island
Linen White
Linen White
Deserted Island vs Linen White
Benjamin Moore
Deserted Island
OC-99 · LRV 76
Benjamin Moore
Linen White
OC-146 · LRV 81

A 5-point LRV gap (81 vs 76) makes Linen White the marginally brighter of the two.

Linen White
Linen White
Waterbury Cream
Waterbury Cream
Linen White vs Waterbury Cream
Benjamin Moore
Linen White
OC-146 · LRV 81
Benjamin Moore
Waterbury Cream
HC-31 · LRV 58

Linen White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 58), opening up a space where Waterbury Cream encloses it.

Dunmore Cream
Dunmore Cream
Linen White
Linen White
Dunmore Cream vs Linen White
Benjamin Moore
Dunmore Cream
HC-29 · LRV 60
Benjamin Moore
Linen White
OC-146 · LRV 81

Linen White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 60), opening up a space where Dunmore Cream encloses it.

Color Codes

RGB242, 235, 218
HSL42° 48% 90%
CMYK0 3 10 5
CIE LabL: 93.2 a: -0.5 b: 9.1
XYZX: 0.79 Y: 0.83 Z: 0.78

Manufacturer description

Fresh and delicately shaded with a touch of cream, this timeless white is a go-to for creating warm, relaxed spaces.

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