ColorplanNano White
HDC-MD-06 · Behr
LRV 88 · light
0 black100 white
Behr Nano White (HDC-MD-06) is a very light neutral white with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 88. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Opulence (OC-69), Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004) and Farrow & Ball All White (No.2005). For trim, try Ultra Pure White (PPU18-06).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Behr whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 88.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F3F1ED |
| RGB | 243, 241, 237 |
| HSL | 40°, 20%, 94% |
About Nano White
Nano White (HDC-MD-06) is a crisp, clean white from Behr with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 88, Nano White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Nano White stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. It's very close to Bit Of Sugar (PR-W14); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Nano White changes with the light
Nano White is a fairly neutral white. It reads clean and bright in south or west light and can lean slightly gray in north light, so test a sample on your darkest wall.
North-facing rooms
Nano White may lean slightly gray in north light; check a sample on the north wall before committing.
East-facing rooms
Nano White will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Nano White will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Nano White will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Nano White in real homes
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Nano White equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.6
Also close: Gardenia (ΔE 1.4)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.6
Also close: Pure White (ΔE 1.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Behr colors
Nano White questions
What undertone does Nano White have?
Nano White is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Nano White stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Nano White a light or dark color?
Nano White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 88.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 88, Nano White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Nano White in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Opulence OC-69 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.6); Sherwin-Williams: Snowbound SW 7004 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Farrow & Ball: All White No.2005 (very close, ΔE 1.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Nano White?
Try Ultra Pure White (PPU18-06) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Behr white that shares Nano White's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Nano White work best?
Nano White works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 88, Nano White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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