ColorplanBenjamin Moore Ludwell White (CW-275) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 82. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686), Farrow & Ball House White (No.2012) and Behr Banana Cream (350C-2). For trim, try You Are My Sunshine (302).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 82.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F8E9C7 |
| RGB | 248, 233, 199 |
| HSL | 42°, 78%, 88% |
About Ludwell White
Ludwell White (CW-275) is a very light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 82, Ludwell 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 Ludwell 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 Aura (169); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Ludwell White changes with the light
Ludwell 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
Ludwell 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
Ludwell 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 Ludwell White can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Ludwell White will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Ludwell White in real homes
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Ludwell 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 2.2
Also close: Jersey Cream (ΔE 3.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Ludwell White questions
What undertone does Ludwell White have?
Ludwell White has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ludwell White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Ludwell White a light or dark color?
Ludwell White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 82.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 82, Ludwell White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Ludwell White in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Farrow & Ball: House White No.2012 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (close, ΔE 3.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Ludwell White?
Try You Are My Sunshine (302) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Ludwell White's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Ludwell White work best?
Ludwell White works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 82, Ludwell White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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