Plaster of Paris CSP-185 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E6E1D1, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Antarctic Ice from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E6E1D1 · CSP-185
Plaster of Paris
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Plaster of Paris Technical Profile
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Plaster of Paris in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Plaster of Paris in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePlaster of Paris
Nearly identical
PPGAntarctic Ice
Antarctic Ice
PPG
Nearly identical
Washed Cotton
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
White Mocha
Behr
Nearly identical
Bleached Meadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Soft Greige
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pueblo White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Arrowroote
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Presidential White
Valspar
Nearly identical
Shea Butter
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bisque .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
School House White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plaster of Paris
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plaster of Paris
#E6E1D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plaster of Paris
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plaster of Paris 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 Plaster of Paris.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Plaster of Paris — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plaster of Paris have?
Plaster of Paris 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 Plaster of Paris in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plaster of Paris from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plaster of Paris are Antarctic Ice by PPG (a near-identical match), Washed Cotton by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), White Mocha by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Plaster of Paris'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 Plaster of Paris?
Plaster of Paris has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.5, 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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