ColorplanBenjamin Moore Capitol White (CW-10) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 89. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Westhighland White (SW 7566), Farrow & Ball Wimborne White (No.239) and Behr Sea Salt (780C-1). For trim, try Crisp Linen (CSP-305).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 88.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F5F2E5 |
| RGB | 245, 242, 229 |
| HSL | 49°, 44%, 93% |
About Capitol White
Capitol White (CW-10) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 89, Capitol 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 Capitol 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 Crisp Linen (CSP-305); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Capitol White changes with the light
Capitol 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
Capitol 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
Capitol White will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Capitol White will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Capitol White will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Capitol White in real homes
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Capitol 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 1.7
Also close: Greek Villa (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9
Also close: Pointing (ΔE 0.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
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Capitol White questions
What undertone does Capitol White have?
Capitol White has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Capitol White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Capitol White a light or dark color?
Capitol White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 88.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 89, Capitol White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Capitol White in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Westhighland White SW 7566 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Farrow & Ball: Wimborne White No.239 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Behr: Sea Salt 780C-1 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Capitol White?
Try Crisp Linen (CSP-305) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Capitol White's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Capitol White work best?
Capitol White works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 89, Capitol White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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