Decorator's White vs Wickham Gray paint color comparison

Decorator's White vs Wickham Gray

Decorator's White and Wickham Gray come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Decorator's White reads as green-white, while Wickham Gray reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 15-point LRV gap — 83 for Decorator's White vs 68 for Wickham Gray — means Decorator's White will open up a space more effectively. Both share a green character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 7.8 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Decorator's White vs Wickham Gray in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Decorator's White and Wickham Gray are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Decorator's White reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Wickham Gray.

Decorator's WhiteOc-149 Living Room

@bugandotterhome

Wickham GrayWickham Gray Living Room Fireplace

@peteybones1

Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Decorator's White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Decorator's WhiteDecorator'S White Bedroom

@gmdesigninc

Wickham GrayHc-171 Bedroom

@newfoundlandstagingco

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Decorator's White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Decorator's WhiteDecorator'S White Bathroom

@barberpointe

Wickham GrayBm Wickham Gray Bathroom

@hillhavenhouse

House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Decorator's White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Decorator's WhiteHouse Exterior

@bellavistanw

Wickham GrayBm Wickham Gray Exterior

@lisaknoxdesign

Color Details

Decorator's White
Benjamin Moore · OC-149
LRV82.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-149
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Wickham Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-171
LRV67.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-171
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Decorator's White vs Wickham Gray Simulated Comparison

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