ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lightning White (2019-70) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 92. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Tunsgate Green (No.250) and Behr Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 91.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FBF6DB |
| RGB | 251, 246, 219 |
| HSL | 51°, 80%, 92% |
About Lightning White
Lightning White (2019-70) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 92, Lightning 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 Lightning 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 trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. It's very close to Yellow Freeze (2020-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Lightning White changes with the light
Lightning 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
Lightning 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
Lightning 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 Lightning White can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Lightning White will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Lightning White in real homes
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Lightning 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
Closest available · ΔE 5.4
Also close: Creamy (ΔE 6.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.0
Also close: New White (ΔE 4.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lightning White questions
What undertone does Lightning White have?
Lightning White has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lightning White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Lightning White a light or dark color?
Lightning White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 91.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 92, Lightning White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Lightning White in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dover White SW 6385 (closest available, ΔE 5.4); Farrow & Ball: Tunsgate Green No.250 (close, ΔE 4.0); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (close, ΔE 4.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lightning White?
Lightning White is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does Lightning White work best?
Lightning White works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 92, Lightning White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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