ColorplanBenjamin Moore Dark Linen (2147-60) is a very light green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 82. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Tunsgate Green (No.250) and Behr Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27). For trim, try Cream Silk (OC-115).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 82.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #ECECCF |
| RGB | 236, 236, 207 |
| HSL | 60°, 43%, 87% |
About Dark Linen
Dark Linen (2147-60) is a very light green from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 82, Dark 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 Dark 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 bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. Next to Cream Silk (OC-115), it's darker.
How Dark Linen changes with the light
Dark 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
Dark 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
Dark Linen 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 Dark Linen can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Dark Linen will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Dark Linen in real homes
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Dark 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
Closest available · ΔE 6.6
Also close: Lemon Chiffon (ΔE 6.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.1
Also close: Pale Hound (ΔE 4.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Dark Linen questions
What undertone does Dark Linen have?
Dark Linen has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dark Linen's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Dark Linen a light or dark color?
Dark Linen has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 82.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 82, Dark Linen reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Dark Linen in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dover White SW 6385 (closest available, ΔE 6.6); Farrow & Ball: Tunsgate Green No.250 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (close, ΔE 4.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dark Linen?
Try Cream Silk (OC-115) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Dark Linen's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Dark Linen work best?
Dark Linen works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 82, Dark Linen reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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