Strand of Pearls
Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Strand of Pearls 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 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#E3DED0
LRV
72.19
Strand of Pearls in Real Rooms
Strand of Pearls has a high LRV of 72.19 — 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. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, kitchen cabinets and kitchen.
3 Living Room Photos
Strand of Pearls works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
Sofa placement anchors the room in Strand of Pearls®.
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Fireplace wall glows warm beneath Strand of Pearls®.
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Architectural trim contrasts beautifully with Strand of Pearls®.
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4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Strand of Pearls on cabinets gives a kitchen a sense of intentionality without the risk that comes with louder choices. It's grounded enough to feel permanent, versatile enough to work with whatever countertop material surrounds it.
Cabinet fronts shine in creamy Strand of Pearls®.
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Lower cabinetry transforms with soft Strand of Pearls®.
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Shaker-style doors gain elegance in Strand of Pearls®.
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Island cabinetry brightens the kitchen in Strand of Pearls®.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Strand of Pearls provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Backsplash wall complements Strand of Pearls® cabinetry perfectly.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 72 vs 52, Strand of Pearls is decisively the brighter choice.
Strand of Pearls reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 60), opening up a space where Rocking Chair encloses it.
Strand of Pearls reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 11), opening up a space where Modern Romance encloses it.
Chantilly Lace reflects far more light (LRV 90 vs 72), opening up a space where Strand of Pearls encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 73 and 72, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 72 vs 70), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 74 vs 72), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 73 and 72, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 72 vs 24, Strand of Pearls is decisively the brighter choice.
Strand of Pearls reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 34), opening up a space where Coastline encloses it.
At LRV 72 vs 36, Strand of Pearls is decisively the brighter choice.
Strand of Pearls reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 14), opening up a space where Andes Summit encloses it.
Strand of Pearls reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 12), opening up a space where Evening Dove encloses it.
At LRV 72 vs 8, Strand of Pearls is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 72 vs 22, Strand of Pearls is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 73 vs 72), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Seapearl reads slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 72), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 74 vs 72), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 72 vs 70), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Dove Wing reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 72), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
At LRV 72 vs 52, Strand of Pearls is decisively the brighter choice.
Strand of Pearls reads slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 63), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Strand of Pearls reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 47), opening up a space where Bennington Gray encloses it.
At LRV 72 vs 50, Strand of Pearls is decisively the brighter choice.
A 9-point LRV gap (72 vs 63) makes Strand of Pearls the marginally brighter of the two.