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.
Ref. #ECE7D8 · 970
White Down
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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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
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With White Down
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
White Down 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 White Down.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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.
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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.