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.
Ref. #E1E2E9 · 1401
Nosegay
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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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
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
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
Nosegay 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 Nosegay.
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.
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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