White Down by Benjamin Moore paint color
Paint Color HQ
BrandsColorsInspirationBlogTools
Search colors...Sign in

Ref. #ECE7D8 · 970

White Down

77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Order a sample
Save

White Down 970 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #ECE7D8, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Historic White from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

Home/Benjamin Moore/White Down

White Down Technical Profile

HEX Code#ECE7D8
RGB236, 231, 216
LRV76.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

Use this color

Generate PaletteCompare

Get this color

Order a peel-and-stick sample of White DownBuy at Ace HardwareSamples & supplies on Amazon
View official color on Benjamin Moore →

Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.

White Down in Every Brand

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

Benjamin MooreWhite Down
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsHistoric White

Historic White

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Shania's Lace

Valspar

Nearly identical

Dried Coconut

Behr

Nearly identical

Edelweiss

PPG

Nearly identical

Sparkling Champagne

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Bleached Meadow

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Delicate Ballerina

Kilz

Nearly identical

Restful White

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Little Star

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

James White

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Bisque .03

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Seeing a close call? Order a peel-and-stick sample of White Down — or sample it next to its top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.

Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With White Down

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

White Down

#ECE7D8

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A4AE84

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

Customize in Room VisualizerExplore full palette →

Color Palettes for White Down

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Soft Chamois

Complement

Eyeshadow

White Down Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Sterling Forest

Pop

English Ochre

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Balsam

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Stained Glass

Pop

Mosaic

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to White Down.

Natural Cream

Benjamin Moore · OC-14

#F0E6D4

Deep in Thought

Benjamin Moore · AF-30

#EFEDDC

Tint of Mint

Benjamin Moore · 851

#EBF0E0

Point Pleasant

Benjamin Moore · 155

#F6E9CF

Blossom Tint

Benjamin Moore · 933

#F5F2D9

Handmade Paper

Benjamin Moore · CSP-875

#EEEACA

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Quiet Veranda

Behr · 350F-4

#EDD6A5

Apple Turnover

Behr · M250-3

#EBBF91

Creased Khaki

Vista Paint · 7928

#F8D897

Extreme Yellow

Behr · P260-7

#FFAE10

Mango Madness

Hirshfield's · 0968

#FFB268

Chipped Porcelain

Dutch Boy · 219-2DB

#F5E1AC

White Down — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does White Down have?
White Down by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample White Down in your own space before committing.
What colors match White Down from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to White Down are Historic White by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Shania's Lace by Valspar (a near-identical match), Dried Coconut by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting White Down'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 White Down?
White Down has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.7, 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.

Explore More with White Down

See It on a Wall

Preview this color in a real room

How Much Paint?

Calculate gallons for your project

Browse orange Colors

Explore more shades in this family

Related Reading

How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands

The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.

Understanding Paint Color Undertones

Why White Down's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

Paint Color HQ

Architectural precision in every hue. Curating 26,000+ colors across 13 brands for modern spaces.

Directory

  • Sherwin-Williams
  • Benjamin Moore
  • Behr
  • PPG
  • Valspar
  • Dunn-Edwards
  • Farrow & Ball
  • All 13 Brands

Tools

  • Color Search
  • Compare Colors
  • Room Visualizer
  • Photo Color Identifier
  • Palette Generator
  • Paint Calculator
  • Embed Widget
  • Developer API

Resources

  • Blog
  • Inspiration Palettes
  • Discontinued Colors
  • Paint Color Statistics
  • FAQ

Company

  • About
  • Methodology
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

Color Families

WhiteOff-WhiteGrayBeigeNeutralBrownTanRedOrangeYellowGreenBluePurplePinkBlack

© 2026 Paint Color HQ. Color data is approximate. Always verify with physical samples before purchasing.