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Mirage White

2116-70 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 82 · light

0 black100 white

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Benjamin Moore Mirage White (2116-70) is a very light neutral white with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 82. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004), Farrow & Ball Wevet (No.273) and Behr Nano White (HDC-MD-06). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).

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Walls:Mirage White

Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyWhite
LRV81.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#EBE9EA
RGB235, 233, 234
HSL330°, 5%, 92%

About Mirage White

Mirage White (2116-70) is a crisp, clean white from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 82, Mirage White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.

Because its undertone is so subtle, Mirage 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 Feathered Violet (882); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.

How Mirage White changes with the light

Mirage 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.

N

North-facing rooms

Mirage White is a cool white that can look gray or flat in north light; a warmer white holds up better.

E

East-facing rooms

Mirage White will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

Mirage White will look bright and clean in south light, one of the best places for a crisp white.

W

West-facing rooms

Mirage White looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.

See Mirage White in real homes

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Mirage 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

Snowbound SW 7004

Close · ΔE 3.1

Also close: Ice Cube (ΔE 3.2)

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Farrow & Ball

Wevet No.273

Very close · ΔE 1.9

Also close: Great White (ΔE 3.1)

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Behr

Nano White HDC-MD-06

Close · ΔE 3.1

Also close: Cameo White (ΔE 3.6)

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Mirage White questions

What undertone does Mirage White have?

Mirage White is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Mirage White stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.

Is Mirage White a light or dark color?

Mirage White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 81.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 82, Mirage White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.

What is the closest match to Mirage White in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Snowbound SW 7004 (close, ΔE 3.1); Farrow & Ball: Wevet No.273 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Behr: Nano White HDC-MD-06 (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 Mirage White?

Try Ultra White (CC-10) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Mirage White's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.

Where does Mirage White work best?

Mirage White works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 82, Mirage White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.

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