China White vs Humble Yellow

China WhiteBenjamin MoorevsHumble YellowJotunΔE 14.0Distinct difference

China White (Benjamin Moore) and Humble Yellow (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. China White reads as beige-greige, while Humble Yellow reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 21-point LRV gap — 78 for China White vs 57 for Humble Yellow — means China White will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 14.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

China White
Benjamin Moore · PM-20
Hex#E7E4D9
LRV78.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberPM-20
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Humble Yellow
Jotun · 11173
Hex#d3c5ab
LRV56.5
BrandJotun
Number11173
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

China White vs Humble Yellow Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see China White on one side and Humble Yellow on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More China White comparisons

See how China White stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
China White
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
China White
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

China White reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
China White
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

China White is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
China White
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

China White is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
China White
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

China White is the lighter choice

Mizzle
China White
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

China White is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
China White
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

China White reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
China White
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

China White is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
China White
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

China White reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
China White
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

China White reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
China White
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

China White is the lighter choice

Pale Green
China White
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

China White is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
China White
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

China White is the lighter choice

Cement grey
China White
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

China White is the lighter choice

Black grey
China White
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

China White is the lighter choice

Piazza
China White
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

China White reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
China White
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

China White is the lighter choice

Senses
China White
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

China White is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
China White
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

China White is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
China White
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

China White reads noticeably lighter

Antique White
China White
Antique White
Jotun
Antique White
LRV 56

China White reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
China White
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

China White is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
China White
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

China White is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
China White
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

China White is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
China White
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

China White is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
China White
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

China White is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
China White
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

China White reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
China White
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

Nearly identical in tone

Paper
China White
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads slightly lighter

Passageway
China White
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

China White is the lighter choice