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Winter Sunshine

Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Winter Sunshine 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. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#F9EFC5

LRV

81.71

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Light Reflectance Value
81.71
Light
TemperatureWarm
Tone
Bold Vibrant
UseInterior Only

Coordinating Colors

Flowering Herbs
Flowering Herbs
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Flowering Herbs vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Flowering Herbs
514 · LRV 56
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

At LRV 82 vs 56, Winter Sunshine is decisively the brighter choice.

White Chocolate
White Chocolate
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
White Chocolate vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
White Chocolate
OC-127 · LRV 87
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

White Chocolate reads slightly lighter (LRV 87 vs 82), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Mountain Peak White
Mountain Peak White
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Mountain Peak White vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Mountain Peak White
OC-121 · LRV 89
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

A 7-point LRV gap (89 vs 82) makes Mountain Peak White the marginally brighter of the two.

Hampshire Gray
Hampshire Gray
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Hampshire Gray vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Hampshire Gray
HC-101 · LRV 25
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

Winter Sunshine reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 25), opening up a space where Hampshire Gray encloses it.

Similar Colors

Royal Linen
Royal Linen
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Royal Linen vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Royal Linen
931 · LRV 78
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

Winter Sunshine reads slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 78), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Candlelit Dinner
Candlelit Dinner
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Candlelit Dinner vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Candlelit Dinner
295 · LRV 81
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

With LRVs of 82 and 81, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Birdhouse
Birdhouse
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Birdhouse vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Birdhouse
316 · LRV 83
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

With LRVs of 83 and 82, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Lightning Bolt
Lightning Bolt
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Lightning Bolt vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Lightning Bolt
323 · LRV 83
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 82), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Purple Lace
Purple Lace
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Purple Lace vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Purple Lace
2068-60 · LRV 62
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

Winter Sunshine reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 62), opening up a space where Purple Lace encloses it.

Blueberry Hill
Blueberry Hill
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Blueberry Hill vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Blueberry Hill
812 · LRV 10
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

Winter Sunshine reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 10), opening up a space where Blueberry Hill encloses it.

Old Glory
Old Glory
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Old Glory vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Old Glory
811 · LRV 16
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

Winter Sunshine reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 16), opening up a space where Old Glory encloses it.

Waterloo
Waterloo
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Waterloo vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Waterloo
CSP-555 · LRV 28
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

Winter Sunshine reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 28), opening up a space where Waterloo encloses it.

Blue Lapis
Blue Lapis
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Blue Lapis vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Blue Lapis
2067-40 · LRV 27
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

At LRV 82 vs 27, Winter Sunshine is decisively the brighter choice.

Twilight Blue
Twilight Blue
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Twilight Blue vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Twilight Blue
2067-30 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

At LRV 82 vs 12, Winter Sunshine is decisively the brighter choice.

Athens Blue
Athens Blue
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Athens Blue vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Athens Blue
797 · LRV 19
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

Winter Sunshine reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 19), opening up a space where Athens Blue encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Ludwell White
Ludwell White
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Ludwell White vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Ludwell White
CW-275 · LRV 80
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 82 vs 80), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Falling Star
Falling Star
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Falling Star vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Falling Star
351 · LRV 85
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

Falling Star reads slightly lighter (LRV 85 vs 82), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Fine China
Fine China
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Fine China vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Fine China
2156-70 · LRV 85
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

A 4-point LRV gap (85 vs 82) makes Fine China the marginally brighter of the two.

Cotton Tail
Cotton Tail
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Cotton Tail vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Cotton Tail
2155-70 · LRV 86
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

Cotton Tail reads slightly lighter (LRV 86 vs 82), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Milkyway
Milkyway
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Milkyway vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Milkyway
OC-110 · LRV 86
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

A 5-point LRV gap (86 vs 82) makes Milkyway the marginally brighter of the two.

Darker Colors

Inner Glow
Inner Glow
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Inner Glow vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Inner Glow
348 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

Winter Sunshine reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 66), opening up a space where Inner Glow encloses it.

Calla Lily
Calla Lily
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Calla Lily vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Calla Lily
283 · LRV 79
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

With LRVs of 82 and 79, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Copacabana
Copacabana
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Copacabana vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Copacabana
284 · LRV 73
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

Winter Sunshine reads slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 73), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Jasper Yellow
Jasper Yellow
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Jasper Yellow vs Winter Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Jasper Yellow
2024-50 · LRV 79
Benjamin Moore
Winter Sunshine
345 · LRV 82

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 82 vs 79), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Color Codes

HEX#F9EFC5
RGB249, 239, 197
HSL48° 81% 87%
CMYK0 4 21 2
CIE LabL: 94.3 a: -3.2 b: 21.6
XYZX: 0.80 Y: 0.86 Z: 0.65