Timid White 2148-60 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F3EFDE, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Combed Cotton from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F3EFDE · 2148-60
Timid White
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Timid White Technical Profile
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Timid White in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Timid 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 MooreTimid White
Nearly identical
PPGCombed Cotton
Combed Cotton
PPG
Nearly identical
Polished Marble
Behr
Nearly identical
Little Flower
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Daydreaming
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Imagine .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Whitewashed Oak
Valspar
Nearly identical
Milk And Honey
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cotton Ball
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Split Banana
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
James White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Barely Pear
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cream
RAL
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Timid White
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Timid White
#F3EFDE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4B67C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Timid White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Timid 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 Timid 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.
Timid White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Timid White have?
Timid 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 Timid White in your own space before committing.
What colors match Timid White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Timid White are Combed Cotton by PPG (a near-identical match), Queen Anne'S Lace by PPG (a near-identical match), Queen Anne's Lace by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Timid 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 Timid White?
Timid White has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Timid White's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.