Paint Color Lab Paper White BM OC-55
Benjamin Moore Paper White (OC-55) has an LRV of 74.41 and a very close match in Sherwin-Williams Spare White (SW 6203).
- LRV
- 74.41light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Subtle greencalculated from Lab
- Hex
- #E0E2DC
- RGB
- 224, 226, 220
- CIE Lab
- 89.6 / -1.7 / 2.7D65, from hex
- Depth
- Light
Closest matches to Paper White in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spare White SW 6203 | Sherwin-Williams | 77 | 1.1 | very close |
| Ice Cube SW 6252 | Sherwin-Williams | 77 | 1.8 | very close |
| Aria PPG 1001-2 | PPG | 77 | 2.2 | close, visible side by side |
| Seashell Gray Valspar 4003-1A | Valspar | 69.25 | 2.5 | close, visible side by side |
| Modern Gray Valspar 8005-1A | Valspar | 70 | 2.6 | close, visible side by side |
| Commercial White PPG 1025-1 | PPG | 83 | 2.7 | close, visible side by side |
| Cameo White Behr MQ3-32 | Behr | 81 | 2.9 | close, visible side by side |
| Etched Glass Behr MQ3-27 | Behr | 75 | 3.1 | close, visible side by side |
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Paper White on a wall
About Paper White
Paper White LRV and undertone
Benjamin Moore Paper White (OC-55) has an LRV of 74.41, placing it in the light color depth range. Its color family is white, and its calculated undertone is subtle green. LRV indicates how much visible light a surface reflects. With this relatively high value, Paper White can help a room retain a bright appearance. The green undertone is subtle, so its visibility may depend on nearby colors and lighting conditions. Cool daylight in north-facing rooms can affect how undertones appear, while warmer southern light may shift the overall impression. Compare a sample with both warm and cool trim colors to see which creates the intended contrast. Large sample areas are more informative than small chips when evaluating a pale color on a full wall.
Paper White in other brands
Sherwin-Williams Spare White (SW 6203) is the closest listed alternative, with an LRV of 77.0 and a ΔE of 1.1. A ΔE between 1 and 2 indicates a very close match, though a direct comparison can still reveal differences. Sherwin-Williams Ice Cube (SW 6252) has an LRV of 77.0 and a ΔE of 1.8, also placing it in the very-close range. PPG Aria (PPG1001-2) has an LRV of 77.0 and a ΔE of 2.2, making it a close but visibly different match. Valspar Seashell Gray (4003-1A) has a lower LRV of 69.25 and a ΔE of 2.5. Valspar Modern Gray (8005-1A) has an LRV of 70.0 and the same ΔE of 2.5. These comparisons show that similar lightness does not guarantee identical color appearance.
Lighter and darker Benjamin Moore alternatives
Benjamin Moore Silver Satin (OC-26) has an LRV of 74.9, making it slightly lighter than Paper White. Its ΔE of 1.6 indicates a very close match. Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (OC-23) has an LRV of 73.67 and a ΔE of 2.5, making it slightly darker and visibly different side by side. Both provide small changes in light reflection rather than a major shift in depth. For a lighter option, Benjamin Moore Decorator’s White (OC-149) has an LRV of 82.68 and a ΔE of 2.9. Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17) is also lighter, with an LRV of 83.16 and a ΔE of 3.2. These alternatives reflect more light. Test them alongside existing trim, since a higher LRV can create stronger contrast across adjoining surfaces.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Benjamin Moore’s page for Paper White.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (LRV published; RGB read from the on-screen swatch) from Benjamin Moore's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with Benjamin Moore. See how we measure colors.