ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lily of the Valley (905) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 87. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385), Farrow & Ball Tallow (No.203) and Behr White Veil (OR-W14). For trim, try Satin Shoes (2159-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 86.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F7EFDC |
| RGB | 247, 239, 220 |
| HSL | 42°, 63%, 92% |
About Lily of the Valley
Lily of the Valley (905) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 87, Lily of the Valley 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 Lily of the Valley'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 Windswept (OC-94); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Lily of the Valley changes with the light
Lily of the Valley 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
Lily of the Valley's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Lily of the Valley 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 Lily of the Valley can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Lily of the Valley will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Lily of the Valley in real homes
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Lily of the Valley 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 2.2
Also close: Creamy (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lily of the Valley questions
What undertone does Lily of the Valley have?
Lily of the Valley has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lily of the Valley's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Lily of the Valley a light or dark color?
Lily of the Valley has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 86.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 87, Lily of the Valley reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Lily of the Valley in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dover White SW 6385 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Farrow & Ball: Tallow No.203 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Behr: White Veil OR-W14 (very close, ΔE 2.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lily of the Valley?
Try Satin Shoes (2159-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Lily of the Valley's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Lily of the Valley work best?
Lily of the Valley works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 87, Lily of the Valley reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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