ColorplanBenjamin Moore Candle White (2164-70) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 82. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Creamy (SW 7012), Farrow & Ball Tailor Tack (No.302) and Behr Smoky White (BWC-13). For trim, try Opal (OC-73).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 81.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F2E8DD |
| RGB | 242, 232, 221 |
| HSL | 31°, 45%, 91% |
About Candle White
Candle White (2164-70) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 82, Candle 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 Candle 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 whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. It's very close to Winter Sky (2163-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Candle White changes with the light
Candle 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
Candle 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
Candle White will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Candle White will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Candle White will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Candle White in real homes
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Candle 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Marshmallow (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Candle White questions
What undertone does Candle White have?
Candle White has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Candle White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Candle White a light or dark color?
Candle White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 81.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 82, Candle White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Candle White in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Creamy SW 7012 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Farrow & Ball: Tailor Tack No.302 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Behr: Smoky White BWC-13 (close, ΔE 2.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Candle White?
Try Opal (OC-73) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Candle White's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Candle White work best?
Candle White works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 82, Candle White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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