Monterey White HC-27 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EAE6D1, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coco Malt from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EAE6D1 · HC-27
Monterey White
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Monterey White Technical Profile
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Monterey White in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Monterey 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 MooreMonterey White
Nearly identical
BehrCoco Malt
Coco Malt
Behr
Nearly identical
Abbey White
PPG
Nearly identical
Air .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Hemingway
Valspar
Nearly identical
Olive Tint
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Queen Anne's Lace
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sun Hat
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Olive Tint
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shea Butter
Kilz
Nearly identical
Green Lacewing
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
James White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Monterey White
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Monterey White
#EAE6D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0B082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Monterey White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Monterey 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 Monterey 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.
Monterey White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Monterey White have?
Monterey White by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Monterey White in your own space before committing.
What colors match Monterey White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Monterey White are Coco Malt by Behr (a near-identical match), Abbey White by PPG (a near-identical match), Air .02 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Monterey 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 Monterey White?
Monterey White has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.3, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Monterey White's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.