ColorplanBenjamin Moore Genesis White (2134-70) is a light neutral white with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 77. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Ice Cube (SW 6252), Farrow & Ball Blackened (No.2011) and Behr Subtle Touch (790E-1). For trim, try Pure White (OC-64).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 77.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E1E4E3 |
| RGB | 225, 228, 227 |
| HSL | 160°, 5%, 89% |
About Genesis White
Genesis White (2134-70) is a crisp, clean white from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 77, Genesis White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Genesis White stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. It's very close to Tundra (2133-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Genesis White changes with the light
Genesis White is a cool, crisp white: lovely in bright south or west light, but in north-facing rooms it can look gray. For north rooms, a warmer white is the safer choice.
North-facing rooms
Genesis White is a cool white that can look gray or flat in north light; a warmer white holds up better.
East-facing rooms
Genesis White will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Genesis White will look bright and clean in south light, one of the best places for a crisp white.
West-facing rooms
Genesis White looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Genesis White in real homes
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Genesis 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 1.3
Also close: Nebulous White (ΔE 1.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Genesis White questions
What undertone does Genesis White have?
Genesis White is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Genesis White stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Genesis White a light or dark color?
Genesis White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 77.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 77, Genesis White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Genesis White in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ice Cube SW 6252 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Farrow & Ball: Blackened No.2011 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Behr: Subtle Touch 790E-1 (very close, ΔE 2.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Genesis White?
Try Pure White (OC-64) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Genesis White's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Genesis White work best?
Genesis White works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 77, Genesis White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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