ColorplanWhite Veil
OR-W14 · Behr
LRV 88 · light
0 black100 white
Behr White Veil (OR-W14) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 88. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore White Blush (OC-86), Sherwin-Williams Westhighland White (SW 7566) and Farrow & Ball Pointing (No.2003).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Behr whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 88.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F7F1E3 |
| RGB | 247, 241, 227 |
| HSL | 42°, 56%, 93% |
About White Veil
White Veil (OR-W14) is a very light warm white from Behr with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 88, White Veil reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down White Veil's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. Next to Swiss Coffee (12), it's lighter.
How White Veil changes with the light
White Veil is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
White Veil's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
White Veil will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
White Veil will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
White Veil will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See White Veil in real homes
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White Veil 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 0.5
Also close: Flurry (ΔE 0.5)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.4
Also close: Dover White (ΔE 1.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.2
Also close: Wimborne White (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Behr colors
White Veil questions
What undertone does White Veil have?
White Veil has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down White Veil's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is White Veil a light or dark color?
White Veil has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 88.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 88, White Veil reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to White Veil in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: White Blush OC-86 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.5); Sherwin-Williams: Westhighland White SW 7566 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Farrow & Ball: Pointing No.2003 (very close, ΔE 1.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with White Veil?
White Veil is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does White Veil work best?
White Veil works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 88, White Veil reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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