Barely White 0021 is a off-white paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #E1E3DD, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Paper White from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E1E3DD · 0021
Barely White
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Barely White Technical Profile
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Barely White in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Barely White in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sBarely White
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePaper White
Paper White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Barely White
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Winds Breath
Behr
Nearly identical
Angel Touch
Valspar
Nearly identical
Spare White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tundra Frost
PPG
Nearly identical
Alaska
Kilz
Nearly identical
Swiss Meringue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lady Nicole
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pale Powder
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Barely White
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Barely White
#E1E3DD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8BAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Barely White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Barely 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Barely White.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Barely White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Barely White have?
Barely White by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Barely White in your own space before committing.
What colors match Barely White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barely White are Paper White by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Horizon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Barely White by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Barely 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 Barely White?
Barely White has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.2, 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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Why Barely White's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.