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Benjamin MooreOC-151

White

With a focus on bright and airy tones, White (OC-151) is a standout White 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 6 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#EDEEEB

LRV

83.56

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Light Reflectance Value
83.56
Light
TemperatureWarm
Tone
BrightTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

White in Real Rooms

White has a high LRV of 83.56 — 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 White family, the photos below show it applied in a misc and living room.

4 Misc Photos

Note how White is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.

Benjamin Moore OC-151 wall paint

Clean wall surface demonstrates the crisp versatility of Benjamin Moore White.

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Benjamin Moore White wall paint review

Bright walls in White reflect light for maximum spaciousness and clarity.

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Benjamin Moore White wall paint review

Finished wall in White delivers timeless elegance across any interior.

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Benjamin Moore White wall paint color

Wall color in White provides the perfect neutral backdrop for décor.

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2 Living Room Photos

For open-concept living rooms, White is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.

Benjamin Moore White hallway paint

Hallway passage painted White creates seamless flow between rooms.

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Benjamin Moore White hallway color

Trim and hallway walls in White establish cohesive architectural continuity.

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Coordinating Colors

Gray Owl
White
Gray Owl vs White
Gray Owl
White
Benjamin Moore
Gray Owl
OC-52 · LRV 65
Benjamin Moore
White
OC-151 · LRV 84

At LRV 84 vs 65, White is decisively the brighter choice.

Irises
White
Irises vs White
Irises
White
Benjamin Moore
Irises
1440 · LRV 26
Benjamin Moore
White
OC-151 · LRV 84

At LRV 84 vs 26, White is decisively the brighter choice.

Silver Chain
White
Silver Chain vs White
Silver Chain
White
Benjamin Moore
Silver Chain
1472 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
White
OC-151 · LRV 84

White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 57), opening up a space where Silver Chain encloses it.

Cypress Green
White
Cypress Green vs White
Cypress Green
White
Benjamin Moore
Cypress Green
509 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
White
OC-151 · LRV 84

White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 35), opening up a space where Cypress Green encloses it.

Complementary Colors

Approaching Storm
White
Approaching Storm vs White
Approaching Storm
White
Benjamin Moore
Approaching Storm
CSP-535 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
White
OC-151 · LRV 84

At LRV 84 vs 9, White is decisively the brighter choice.

North Cascades
White
North Cascades vs White
North Cascades
White
Benjamin Moore
North Cascades
1411 · LRV 55
Benjamin Moore
White
OC-151 · LRV 84

At LRV 84 vs 55, White is decisively the brighter choice.

Plum Royale
White
Plum Royale vs White
Plum Royale
White
Benjamin Moore
Plum Royale
2070-20 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
White
OC-151 · LRV 84

White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 6), opening up a space where Plum Royale encloses it.

Darkest Grape
White
Darkest Grape vs White
Darkest Grape
White
Benjamin Moore
Darkest Grape
2069-30 · LRV 13
Benjamin Moore
White
OC-151 · LRV 84

White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 13), opening up a space where Darkest Grape encloses it.

Blackberry Wine
White
Blackberry Wine vs White
Blackberry Wine
White
Benjamin Moore
Blackberry Wine
2069-20 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
White
OC-151 · LRV 84

White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 8), opening up a space where Blackberry Wine encloses it.

Spring Purple
White
Spring Purple vs White
Spring Purple
White
Benjamin Moore
Spring Purple
2070-40 · LRV 26
Benjamin Moore
White
OC-151 · LRV 84

At LRV 84 vs 26, White is decisively the brighter choice.

Dark Lilac
White
Dark Lilac vs White
Dark Lilac
White
Benjamin Moore
Dark Lilac
2070-30 · LRV 10
Benjamin Moore
White
OC-151 · LRV 84

White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 10), opening up a space where Dark Lilac encloses it.

Darker Colors

Ice Fog
White
Ice Fog vs White
Ice Fog
White
Benjamin Moore
Ice Fog
CSP-575 · LRV 71
Benjamin Moore
White
OC-151 · LRV 84

At LRV 84 vs 71, White is decisively the brighter choice.

Horizon
White
Horizon vs White
Horizon
White
Benjamin Moore
Horizon
OC-53 · LRV 73
Benjamin Moore
White
OC-151 · LRV 84

A 11-point LRV gap (84 vs 73) makes White the marginally brighter of the two.

Paper White
White
Paper White vs White
Paper White
White
Benjamin Moore
Paper White
OC-55 · LRV 74
Benjamin Moore
White
OC-151 · LRV 84

White reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Night Mist
White
Night Mist vs White
Night Mist
White
Benjamin Moore
Night Mist
1569 · LRV 63
Benjamin Moore
White
OC-151 · LRV 84

White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 63), opening up a space where Night Mist encloses it.

White
White Violet
White vs White Violet
White
White Violet
Benjamin Moore
White
OC-151 · LRV 84
Benjamin Moore
White Violet
1408 · LRV 82

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 84 vs 82), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Color Codes

HEX#EDEEEB
RGB237, 238, 235
HSL80° 8% 93%
CMYK0 0 1 7
CIE LabL: 94.0 a: -0.9 b: 1.3
XYZX: 0.81 Y: 0.85 Z: 0.91