Soft White vs Purbeck Stone

Soft WhiteBenjamin MoorevsPurbeck StoneFarrow & BallΔE 17.5Distinct difference

Soft White is a Benjamin Moore color while Purbeck Stone comes from Farrow & Ball. Soft White reads as beige-white, while Purbeck Stone reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 83 vs 52, Soft White will read as the brighter of the two — a 31-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Soft White's red character against Purbeck Stone's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 17.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Soft White
Benjamin Moore · 2170-70
Hex#FAEDE3
LRV83.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2170-70
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball · 275
Hex#c4beb4
LRV51.9
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number275
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Soft White vs Purbeck Stone Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Soft White on one side and Purbeck Stone 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 Soft White comparisons

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

White Dove
Soft White
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

Nearly identical in tone

Ammonite
Soft White
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Soft White reads noticeably lighter

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

Soft White is the lighter choice

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

Soft White is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Soft White
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Soft White is the lighter choice

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

Soft White reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Soft White
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Soft White is the lighter choice

French Gray
Soft White
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Soft White is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Soft White
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Soft White is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Soft White
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Soft White reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Soft White
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Soft White is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Soft White
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Soft White is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Soft White
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Soft White is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Soft White
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Soft White is the lighter choice

Black grey
Soft White
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Soft White is the lighter choice

Piazza
Soft White
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Soft White reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Soft White
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Soft White is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Soft White
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Soft White is the lighter choice

Senses
Soft White
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Soft White is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Soft White
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Soft White is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Soft White
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Soft White is the lighter choice

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

Soft White is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Soft White
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Soft White is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Soft White
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Soft White is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Soft White
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Soft White is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Soft White
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Soft White is the lighter choice

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

Soft White reads slightly lighter

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

Soft White reads slightly lighter

Paper
Soft White
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads slightly lighter

Passageway
Soft White
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Soft White is the lighter choice