ColorplanBenjamin Moore Adobe White (2166-70) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 86. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Creamy (SW 7012), Farrow & Ball Tallow (No.203) and Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11). For trim, try Apricot Ice (2015-70).
Room Preview
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 86.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FAEDDB |
| RGB | 250, 237, 219 |
| HSL | 35°, 76%, 92% |
About Adobe White
Adobe White (2166-70) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 86, Adobe White 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 Adobe White'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. It's very close to Colonial Cream (OC-77); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Adobe White changes with the light
Adobe White 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
Adobe White's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Adobe White will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Adobe White can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Adobe White will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Adobe White in real homes
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Adobe 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.
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Adobe White questions
What undertone does Adobe White have?
Adobe White has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Adobe White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Adobe White a light or dark color?
Adobe White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 86.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 86, Adobe White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Adobe White in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Creamy SW 7012 (close, ΔE 3.0); Farrow & Ball: Tallow No.203 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: Delicate Lace PPU5-11 (very close, ΔE 1.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Adobe White?
Try Apricot Ice (2015-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Adobe White's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Adobe White work best?
Adobe White works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 86, Adobe White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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