ColorplanBenjamin Moore Crisp Linen (CSP-305) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 92. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Westhighland White (SW 7566), Farrow & Ball Wimborne White (No.239) and Behr White Veil (OR-W14).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 91.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F9F6E7 |
| RGB | 249, 246, 231 |
| HSL | 50°, 60%, 94% |
About Crisp Linen
Crisp Linen (CSP-305) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 92, Crisp Linen 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 Crisp Linen'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 Mayonnaise (OC-85); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Crisp Linen changes with the light
Crisp Linen 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
Crisp Linen's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Crisp Linen will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Crisp Linen will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Crisp Linen will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Crisp Linen in real homes
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Crisp Linen 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
Close · ΔE 2.6
Also close: Dover White (ΔE 2.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Pointing (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Crisp Linen questions
What undertone does Crisp Linen have?
Crisp Linen has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Crisp Linen's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Crisp Linen a light or dark color?
Crisp Linen has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 91.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 92, Crisp Linen reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Crisp Linen in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Westhighland White SW 7566 (close, ΔE 2.6); Farrow & Ball: Wimborne White No.239 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: White Veil OR-W14 (very close, ΔE 1.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Crisp Linen?
Crisp Linen 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 Crisp Linen work best?
Crisp Linen works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 92, Crisp Linen reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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