Paint Color Lab Ballet White BM OC-9
Benjamin Moore Ballet White (OC-9) has an LRV of 71.97 and a very close match in Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637).
- LRV
- 71.97light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Warm (yellow)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #E5E0D0
- RGB
- 229, 224, 208
- CIE Lab
- 89.2 / -1.0 / 8.4D65, from hex
- Depth
- Light
Closest matches to Ballet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster White SW 7637 | Sherwin-Williams | 72 | 1.4 | very close |
| White Duck SW 7010 | Sherwin-Williams | 74 | 1.5 | very close |
| Antique White PPG 1024-2 | PPG | 72 | 1.6 | very close |
| Hourglass PPG 1022-1 | PPG | 75 | 2.1 | close, visible side by side |
| Silver Drop Behr 790C-2 | Behr | 70 | 2.5 | close, visible side by side |
| Gilded Linen Valspar 6002-1A | Valspar | 73.84 | 2.5 | close, visible side by side |
| Campfire Ash Behr N320-1 | Behr | 69 | 2.5 | close, visible side by side |
| Cream In My Coffee Valspar 3003-10C | Valspar | 72.31 | 2.6 | close, visible side by side |
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Ballet White on a wall
About Ballet White
Ballet White LRV and undertone
Benjamin Moore Ballet White (OC-9) has an LRV of 71.97 and belongs to the light depth range. Light reflectance value indicates how much visible light a paint color reflects. This value places Ballet White above mid-range colors in reflectance, while remaining below high-LRV whites. Its color family is greige, and its calculated undertone is warm yellow. Greige combines characteristics associated with gray and beige, so the balance between these influences can change with surrounding colors and light. In north-facing rooms, cooler daylight may make warm undertones less pronounced. South-facing daylight often appears warmer, which can emphasize yellow components. Compare a painted sample with flooring, trim, and nearby fabrics before committing to a whole room.
Ballet White in other brands
Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637) has an LRV of 72.0 and ΔE 1.4, making it a very close match. Sherwin-Williams White Duck (SW 7010), with an LRV of 74.0 and ΔE 1.5, is also very close. PPG Antique White (PPG1024-2) measures LRV 72.0 and ΔE 1.6. These ΔE values fall between 1 and 2, a range that indicates very close measured color similarity. PPG Hourglass (PPG1022-1) has an LRV of 75.0 and ΔE 2.1, placing it in the close-but-visible range. These comparisons do not establish identical undertones or paint behavior. For reliable selection, view dried samples in the intended finish and lighting conditions.
Lighter and darker Benjamin Moore alternatives
Benjamin Moore Pale Oak (OC-20) has an LRV of 68.64, making it darker than Ballet White. Its ΔE of 2.5 indicates a close match with a visible difference when samples sit side by side. Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173), at LRV 63.09 and ΔE 3.0, is darker and also falls within the close range. Benjamin Moore Light Pewter (1464) measures LRV 67.52 and ΔE 3.0, offering another darker alternative. For a lighter color, Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (OC-23) has an LRV of 73.67 and ΔE 2.9. Its higher reflectance may help a space retain more reflected light. The best comparison depends on the room’s daylight, existing finishes, and desired contrast with trim.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Benjamin Moore’s page for Ballet 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.