Mascarpone AF-20 is a white paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F9F8E9, estimated LRV 89 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spun Cotton from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #F9F8E9 · AF-20
Mascarpone
89%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
More about Mascarpone
Mascarpone is a soft, creamy white at LRV 89 — bright and clean, but with a gentle warmth that keeps it from the chill of a stark white. It's a bright white you can live with, working on walls, trim, and cabinets without reading cold or clinical.
Its subtle warmth means it can look faintly creamy beside a true cool white, so keep the whites consistent. It's a versatile all-rounder for bright rooms. Behr Spun Cotton is its near-identical cross-brand match.
Mascarpone Technical Profile
HEX Code#F9F8E9
RGB249, 248, 233
Estimated LRV89.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familywhite
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#F9F7E8
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Colors That Work With Mascarpone
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mascarpone
#F9F8E9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DBC76
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mascarpone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mascarpone 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
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Mascarpone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mascarpone have?
Mascarpone by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the white color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Mascarpone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mascarpone are Spun Cotton by Behr (a close digital match), Cotton Fluff by Behr (a close digital match), Touch of Sun by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mascarpone'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 Mascarpone?
Mascarpone has a estimated lightness value of 89.0, 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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