White Lie MQ3-55 is a off-white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DCDCDB, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Diamond Stud from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCDCDB · MQ3-55
White Lie
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
White Lie Technical Profile
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White Lie in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to White Lie in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWhite Lie
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sDiamond Stud
Diamond Stud
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Porpoise
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Spatial White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Vapor
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Shining Scale
PPG
Nearly identical
Graytint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rocky Mountain Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lilac Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Diamond Stud
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blackened
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Light Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With White Lie
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
White Lie
#DCDCDB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for White Lie
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
White Lie 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 White Lie.
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.
White Lie — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does White Lie have?
White Lie by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample White Lie in your own space before committing.
What colors match White Lie from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to White Lie are Diamond Stud by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Porpoise by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Spatial White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting White Lie's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of White Lie?
White Lie has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 White Lie's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.