ColorplanBenjamin Moore Blanched Coral (886) is a very light warm white with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 84. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322), Farrow & Ball Tailor Tack (No.302) and Behr Stolen Kiss (MQ3-34). For trim, try Sun Washed (2169-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 83.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F8E9E0 |
| RGB | 248, 233, 224 |
| HSL | 22°, 63%, 93% |
About Blanched Coral
Blanched Coral (886) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 84, Blanched Coral 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 Blanched Coral's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. It's very close to Shell Pink (883); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Blanched Coral changes with the light
Blanched Coral 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
Blanched Coral's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Blanched Coral will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Blanched Coral will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Blanched Coral will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Blanched Coral in real homes
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Blanched Coral 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Faint Coral (ΔE 2.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Blanched Coral questions
What undertone does Blanched Coral have?
Blanched Coral has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Blanched Coral's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Blanched Coral a light or dark color?
Blanched Coral has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 83.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 84, Blanched Coral reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Blanched Coral in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Intimate White SW 6322 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Farrow & Ball: Tailor Tack No.302 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (close, ΔE 3.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Blanched Coral?
Try Sun Washed (2169-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Blanched Coral's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Blanched Coral work best?
Blanched Coral works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 84, Blanched Coral reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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