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Ref. #E1E2E9 · 1401

Nosegay

76%LRV Value
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Nosegay 1401 is a off-white paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E1E2E9, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ming Dynasty White from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Nosegay Technical Profile

HEX Code#E1E2E9
RGB225, 226, 233
LRV76.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyoff-white
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Nosegay in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Nosegay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreNosegay
Nearly identical
PPGMing Dynasty White

Ming Dynasty White

PPG

Nearly identical

Sweet Flower

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Sweet Flower

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Arctic Violet

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Frosty Fog

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Rising Star

Valspar

Nearly identical

Dutch White

Behr

Nearly identical

Opalescent

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Wind Chime

Kilz

Very similar

Sizing

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Light Grey

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Nosegay

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Nosegay

#E1E2E9

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9485AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Nosegay

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Sweet Flower

Complement

Mystic Fog

Nosegay Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Eggplant

Pop

Charmed Violet

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Darkest Grape

Pop

Patina

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Kona

Pop

Spice Market

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Cascade Mountains

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Purple Cream

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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.

Arctic Dawn

PPG · 1167-1

#E3E5E8

Reflecting Moment

Behr · S430-1A

#D2E0D9

Beryl Pearl

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New House White

Behr · RD-W10

#F4F3F0

Elusive Blue

PPG · 1163-1

#DDE4E8

Rhinestone

Sherwin-Williams · 7656

#DEE0DE

Nosegay — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Nosegay have?
Nosegay 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 Nosegay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nosegay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nosegay are Ming Dynasty White by PPG (a near-identical match), Water Iris by PPG (a near-identical match), Sweet Flower by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Nosegay'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 Nosegay?
Nosegay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.3, 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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