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Capitol White
87%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Capitol White Technical Profile
What color is Capitol White? It's a very light warm yellow with the hex code #F6F3E6. Colors similar to Capitol White include Vista Paint Rapture's Light, Hirshfield's Rapture's Light, Vista Paint Washed Canvas. Capitol White has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 87, Capitol White reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Capitol White reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Capitol White
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Rapture's Light
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rapture's Light
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Toasted Marshmallow
Behr
Nearly identical
Swiss Coffee
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cravat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mother Of Pearl
PPG
Nearly identical
Wimborne White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Bisque .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Capitol White
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Capitol White
#F6F3E6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4B67C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Capitol White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Capitol 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Capitol White.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Capitol White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Capitol White have?
Capitol White by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Capitol White from other brands?
The closest matches are Rapture's Light by Vista Paint (#F4F1E4), Rapture's Light by Hirshfield's (#F6F3E7), Washed Canvas by Vista Paint (#F7F4E6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Capitol White?
Capitol White has an LRV of 86.9, 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 Capitol White's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.