Moderate White
We've categorized Moderate White as a bright and airy White because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop so effectively. Explore our collection of 21 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#E9DECF
LRV
74.07
Moderate White's Color Strip
Moderate White is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Panda White and Divine White. The strip spans from Steamed Milk at the lightest end to Only Natural at the deepest. As part of strip 266, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Moderate White in Real Rooms
Moderate White has a high LRV of 74.07 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen, misc, living room, house, kitchen cabinets and bathroom.
1 Kitchen Photo
In a farmhouse or traditional kitchen, Moderate White adds a layer of modern relevance. It updates classic cabinetry and apron-front sinks without clashing with the traditional "bones" of the house, offering a bridge between the old and the new.
Kitchen cabinetry painted Moderate White brightens the entire cooking space.
@selfmade_farmhouse
5 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Moderate White prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
Furniture finished in Moderate White adds clean, classic appeal.
@restorationrehab
Hallway walls in Moderate White expand the sense of open space.
@freshcoatpaintersofbellaire
Smooth drywall painted in Moderate White creates a clean, neutral backdrop.
@marco_paints_perfection_htx
Hallway walls in Moderate White brighten the narrow passage with soft luminosity.
@freshcoatpaintersofbellaire
Window frames stand crisp against Moderate White exterior paint.
@thehighlandhome.co
6 Living Room Photos
Moderate White anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Living room walls transition to Moderate White for a refreshed, airy feel.
@freshcoatpaintersofbellaire
6 House Photos
Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Moderate White has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.
Home exterior siding finished in Moderate White reflects clean, classic architecture.
@cozycasa_by_tonikleo
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Moderate White 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.
Cabinetry finished in Moderate White creates bright, spacious kitchen aesthetics.
@paintedbykaylapayne
2 Bathroom Photos
Moderate White is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.
Bathroom walls in Moderate White expand the sense of light and openness.
@terrelspaintingllc
Vanity and tile surround pair with Moderate White walls for a spa-like feel.
@terrelspaintingllc
Coordinating Colors
Creamy reads slightly lighter (LRV 81 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 74 vs 49, Moderate White is decisively the brighter choice.
Moderate White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 21), opening up a space where Enigma encloses it.
Trim Color
Creamy reads slightly lighter (LRV 81 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 74 and 72, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 76 and 74, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 74 and 72, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 74 and 74, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 75 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 74 and 73, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 74 and 74, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 77 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 74 vs 71), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 77 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 74 vs 7, Moderate White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 11, Moderate White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 7, Moderate White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (74 vs 69) makes Moderate White the marginally brighter of the two.
Moderate White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 20), opening up a space where Soulful Blue encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 22, Moderate White is decisively the brighter choice.
Moderate White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 28), opening up a space where Dusty Heather encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 74 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 75 and 74, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Pale Pink reads slightly lighter (LRV 80 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Ibis White reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Greek Villa reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Moderate White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 42), opening up a space where Camelback encloses it.
Moderate White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 48), opening up a space where Whole Wheat encloses it.
Moderate White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 52), opening up a space where Row House Tan encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 46, Moderate White is decisively the brighter choice.
Moderate White reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 67), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.