Decorator's White vs Mexican Tile paint color comparison

Decorator's White vs Mexican Tile

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Decorator's White reads as green-white, while Mexican Tile reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Decorator's White (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Mexican Tile (LRV 30), a difference of 52 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Decorator's White runs green while Mexican Tile is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 42.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Decorator's White
Benjamin Moore · OC-149
LRV82.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-149
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Mexican Tile
Benjamin Moore · 1194
LRV30.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1194
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Decorator's White vs Mexican Tile Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Decorator's White on one side and Mexican Tile 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.