ColorplanBenjamin Moore Geddy White (CW-20) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 76. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Antique White (SW 6119), Farrow & Ball Tunsgate Green (No.250) and Behr Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27). For trim, try White Marigold (2149-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 76.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E8E3CB |
| RGB | 232, 227, 203 |
| HSL | 50°, 39%, 85% |
About Geddy White
Geddy White (CW-20) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 76, Geddy 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 Geddy 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 Niveous (OC-36); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Geddy White changes with the light
Geddy 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
Geddy 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
Geddy 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 Geddy White can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Geddy White will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Geddy White in real homes
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Geddy 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
Close · ΔE 3.8
Also close: Natural Choice (ΔE 3.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Lime White (ΔE 2.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Geddy White questions
What undertone does Geddy White have?
Geddy White has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Geddy White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Geddy White a light or dark color?
Geddy White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 76.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 76, Geddy White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Geddy White in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Antique White SW 6119 (close, ΔE 3.8); Farrow & Ball: Tunsgate Green No.250 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (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 Geddy White?
Try White Marigold (2149-60) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Geddy White's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Geddy White work best?
Geddy White works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 76, Geddy White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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