Ref. #E5E1DC · PPU18-08
Painter's White
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Painter's White Technical Profile
What color is Painter's White? It's a light warm off-white with the hex code #E5E1DC. Colors similar to Painter's White include Benjamin Moore White Winged Dove, Farrow & Ball Strong White, Valspar Ballroom Belle. Painter's White has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 76, Painter's White reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. As a warm neutral, Painter's White pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Painter's White
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
White Winged Dove
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Strong White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Ballroom Belle
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dove's Wing
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Arctic Cotton
PPG
Nearly identical
Eider White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Snowflake Confetti
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Foggy Day
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Painter's White
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Painter's White
#E5E1DC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Painter's White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Painter's White Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Painter's White.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Painter's White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Painter's White have?
Painter's White by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the off-white color family.
What colors match Painter's White from other brands?
The closest matches are White Winged Dove by Benjamin Moore (#E6E1DC), Strong White by Farrow & Ball (#E5E0DB), Ballroom Belle by Valspar (#E4E0DA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Painter's White?
Painter's White has an LRV of 75.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Painter's White's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.