Benjamin Moore's Most Popular White Paint Colors Ranked

Benjamin Moore makes some of the most beloved white paints in the industry, but with dozens of whites in their deck, choosing the right one is overwhelming. This guide ranks BM's most popular whites from warmest to coolest, explains their undertones, and shows you the best use for each.

1. White Dove (OC-17)

White Dove(Benjamin Moore) is the most popular white paint in America. It's a warm, creamy white with soft yellow undertones that never looks yellow on the wall. Designers use it for everything: cabinets, trim, walls, ceilings, and entire homes. It's the safe choice that always looks good.

Best for: Cabinets, trim, whole-house color, farmhouse style. Undertone: Warm (soft cream). SW equivalent: Pure White (SW 7005).

2. Chantilly Lace (OC-65)

Chantilly Lace(Benjamin Moore) is BM's cleanest, truest white — virtually no undertone. When you want white that reads as pure white in any light, this is the one. It's the go-to for modern and contemporary interiors where warmth is provided by other elements.

Best for: Modern interiors, trim against colored walls, ceilings, exteriors. Undertone: True/neutral. SW equivalent: High Reflective White (SW 7757).

3. Simply White (OC-117)

Simply White(Benjamin Moore) sits between White Dove and Chantilly Lace — it's warmer than a true white but not as creamy as White Dove. It was BM's 2016 Color of the Year and remains a top seller. Ideal when you want just a hint of warmth.

Best for: Kitchens, bathrooms, transitional style. Undertone: Slightly warm. SW equivalent: Extra White (SW 7006).

4. Decorator's White (OC-149)

Decorator's White(Benjamin Moore) is a cool white with a subtle blue-gray undertone. It reads as fresh, modern, and slightly crisp. Popular in Scandinavian-style homes and contemporary bathrooms.

Best for: Modern/Scandinavian style, bathrooms, rooms with cool-toned elements. Undertone: Cool (blue-gray). SW equivalent: Snowbound (SW 7004).

5. Pale Oak (OC-20)

Pale Oak(Benjamin Moore) is a warm off-white with a whisper of pink-beige undertone. It's technically a neutral but reads as a warm, cozy white on walls. Extremely popular for nurseries and bedrooms where you want warmth without color.

Best for: Bedrooms, nurseries, living rooms, whole-house neutral. Undertone: Warm (pink-beige). Explore all BM whites on our Benjamin Moore page.

How to Choose Between Them

Start with your fixed elements. Warm countertops and wood tones → White Dove or Pale Oak. Cool tile and gray accents → Decorator's White or Chantilly Lace. Mixed elements → Simply White as the universal bridge.

Wall white vs trim white. Many designers use one white for walls and a crisper white for trim to create subtle dimension. Classic combo: White Dove walls + Chantilly Lace trim.

For the full breakdown of whites across all brands, read our definitive white paint guide. Use the compare tool to put any two whites side by side and see if the Delta E difference is perceptible. Preview any of these whites on your walls with our room visualizer.

Browse the full white color family and off-white color family to see every white from all 14 brands in our database. Understanding paint color undertones is essential when choosing between whites — it's the difference between a white that feels right and one that clashes with your trim.