Intense White OC-51 is a off-white paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E0DFD7, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray Palisade from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E0DFD7 · OC-51
Intense White
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Intense White Technical Profile
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Intense White in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Intense White in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreIntense White
Nearly identical
ValsparGray Palisade
Gray Palisade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Reserved White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lady Nicole
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Moth Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Light Silver Sage
PPG
Nearly identical
Siberian Snowflake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bannister White
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pearly Star
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Alaska
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dimpse
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Intense White
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Intense White
#E0DFD7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Intense White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Intense 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 Intense 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.
Intense White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Intense White have?
Intense White by Benjamin Moore 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 Intense White in your own space before committing.
What colors match Intense White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Intense White are Gray Palisade by Valspar (a near-identical match), Reserved White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Moderne White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Intense White'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 Intense White?
Intense White has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Intense White's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.