ColorplanBenjamin Moore Fine China (2156-70) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 89. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385), Farrow & Ball Tallow (No.203) and Behr White Veil (OR-W14). 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 | 89.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FBF2DC |
| RGB | 251, 242, 220 |
| HSL | 43°, 79%, 92% |
About Fine China
Fine China (2156-70) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 89, Fine China 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 Fine China'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 Cancun Sand (2016-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Fine China changes with the light
Fine China 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
Fine China's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Fine China 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 Fine China can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Fine China will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Fine China in real homes
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Fine China 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.
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Fine China questions
What undertone does Fine China have?
Fine China has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fine China's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Fine China a light or dark color?
Fine China has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 89.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 89, Fine China reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Fine China in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dover White SW 6385 (close, ΔE 3.4); Farrow & Ball: Tallow No.203 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Behr: White Veil OR-W14 (close, ΔE 3.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Fine China?
Try Crisp Linen (CSP-305) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Fine China's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Fine China work best?
Fine China works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 89, Fine China reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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