Antique White vs Objective

Antique WhiteJotunvsObjectiveJotunΔE 5.3Noticeable difference

Antique White and Objective come from the same Jotun collection. Antique White reads as beige-greige, while Objective reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 6-point LRV gap — 56 for Antique White vs 50 for Objective — means Antique 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. ΔE 5.3 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Antique White vs Objective in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Antique White and Objective 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. Antique White reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.

Antique WhiteJotun Blek Sand minimalist living room

@dhosbond

ObjectiveJotun antikkgrå modern living room interior

@vj_interior

Dining Room

Dining rooms often rely on warm incandescent or candlelight, which flatters warm undertones and mutes cool ones. The brightness difference is modest but present — Antique White gives the walls a little more lift.

Antique WhiteJotun Blek Sand dining room review

@juliahuset_1902

ObjectiveJotun antikkgrå cozy dining room

@lm_h_h

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. Antique White has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

Antique WhiteJotun Blek Sand bathroom review

@designfrue

ObjectiveJotun Objective minimalist bathroom color

@malinoftedal

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. Antique White has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

Antique WhiteJotun Blek Sand exterior paint

@bookgrannasbygger

ObjectiveJotun antikkgrå house exterior paint

@rvbygg_as

Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Antique White has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

Antique WhiteJotun Blek Sand kitchen cabinets makeover

@ceciliadenise

ObjectiveJotun antikkgrå kitchen cabinets color

@martheeidahlno

Color Details

Antique White
Jotun · 1016
Hex#cdc5b5
LRV56.1
BrandJotun
Number1016
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Objective
Jotun · 1973
Hex#bebcb2
LRV50.0
BrandJotun
Number1973
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Antique White vs Objective Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Antique White on one side and Objective 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 Antique White comparisons

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

White Dove
Antique White
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Antique White
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

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

Antique White is the lighter choice

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

Antique White reads slightly lighter

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

Antique White is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Antique White
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Antique White reads slightly lighter

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

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Antique White
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Antique White is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Antique White
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Antique White
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Antique White
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Antique White is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Antique White
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Antique White reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Antique White
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Antique White is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Antique White
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Antique White is the lighter choice

Black grey
Antique White
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Antique White is the lighter choice

Piazza
Antique White
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Antique White
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
Antique White
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Antique White is the lighter choice

Senses
Antique White
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Antique White reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Antique White
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Antique White is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Antique White
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

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

Antique White is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Antique White
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Antique White is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Antique White
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Antique White is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Antique White
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Antique White reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Antique White
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Antique White is the lighter choice

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

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

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

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Antique White
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Antique White
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Antique White is the lighter choice