White Down 970 is a off-white paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #ECE7D8, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #ECE7D8 · 970
White Down
77%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
White Down Technical Profile
HEX Code#ECE7D8
RGB236, 231, 216
Estimated LRV76.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Compare alternatives to White Down
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Historic White
Dunn-Edwards
#EBE6D7
Close digital match
Shania's Lace
Valspar
#ECE7D9
Close digital match
Dried Coconut
Behr
#EBE7D9
Close digital match
Edelweiss
PPG
#EEE8D9
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Sparkling Champagne
Vista Paint
#ECE8DA
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Bleached Meadow
Hirshfield's
#EAE5D5
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Delicate Ballerina
Kilz
#EFEADA
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Restful White
Sherwin-Williams
#EEE8D7
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Little Star
Dutch Boy
#F0EAD9
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James White
Farrow & Ball
#EDE9D8
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Bisque .03
Colorhouse
#E4E2D3
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Colors That Work With White Down
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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
Digital 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
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White Down — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does White Down have?
White Down by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match White Down from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to White Down are Historic White by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Shania's Lace by Valspar (a close digital match), Dried Coconut by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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