ColorplanBenjamin Moore Franklin White (CW-200) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 81. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385), Farrow & Ball Tallow (No.203) and Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11). For trim, try Bare (OC-98).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 80.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F1E7D4 |
| RGB | 241, 231, 212 |
| HSL | 39°, 51%, 89% |
About Franklin White
Franklin White (CW-200) is a very light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 81, Franklin 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 Franklin 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 open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Cappuccino Froth (CSP-1055); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Franklin White changes with the light
Franklin 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
Franklin 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
Franklin White 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 Franklin White can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Franklin White will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Franklin White in real homes
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Franklin 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 2.3
Also close: Creamy (ΔE 2.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Franklin White questions
What undertone does Franklin White have?
Franklin White has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Franklin White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Franklin White a light or dark color?
Franklin White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 80.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 81, Franklin White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Franklin White in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dover White SW 6385 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Farrow & Ball: Tallow No.203 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Behr: Delicate Lace PPU5-11 (very close, ΔE 1.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Franklin White?
Try Bare (OC-98) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Franklin White's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Franklin White work best?
Franklin White works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 81, Franklin White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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