ColorplanBenjamin Moore Light as a Feather (934) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 85. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Tunsgate Green (No.250) and Behr Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27). For trim, try Palm Coast Pale (330).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 84.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F3EED0 |
| RGB | 243, 238, 208 |
| HSL | 51°, 59%, 88% |
About Light as a Feather
Light as a Feather (934) is a very light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 85, Light as a Feather 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 Light as a Feather'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 Citronnee (281); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Light as a Feather changes with the light
Light as a Feather 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
Light as a Feather's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Light as a Feather 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 Light as a Feather can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Light as a Feather will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Light as a Feather in real homes
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Light as a Feather 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 5.1
Also close: Dover White (ΔE 5.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 2.9
Also close: House White (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Light as a Feather questions
What undertone does Light as a Feather have?
Light as a Feather has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Light as a Feather's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Light as a Feather a light or dark color?
Light as a Feather has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 84.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 85, Light as a Feather reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Light as a Feather in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Farrow & Ball: Tunsgate Green No.250 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (close, ΔE 4.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Light as a Feather?
Try Palm Coast Pale (330) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Light as a Feather's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Light as a Feather work best?
Light as a Feather works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 85, Light as a Feather reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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