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Morning Light

183 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 84 · light

0 black100 white

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Benjamin Moore Morning Light (183) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 84. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Antique White (SW 6119), Farrow & Ball Tallow (No.203) and Behr Navajo White (22). For trim, try Fine China (2156-70).

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Walls:Morning Light

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

Color Details

FamilyWhite
LRV84.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#F6ECD3
RGB246, 236, 211
HSL43°, 66%, 90%

About Morning Light

Morning Light (183) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 84, Morning Light 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 Morning Light's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. It's very close to Pearly Gates (190); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.

How Morning Light changes with the light

Morning Light is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.

N

North-facing rooms

Morning Light's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.

E

East-facing rooms

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

S

South-facing rooms

In strong south light Morning Light can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.

W

West-facing rooms

Morning Light will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.

See Morning Light in real homes

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Morning Light 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

Antique White SW 6119

Close · ΔE 3.8

Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 3.9)

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Farrow & Ball

Tallow No.203

Very close · ΔE 1.3

Also close: New White (ΔE 1.5)

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Behr

Navajo White 22

Close · ΔE 3.2

Also close: Delicate Lace (ΔE 3.7)

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Morning Light questions

What undertone does Morning Light have?

Morning Light has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Morning Light's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.

Is Morning Light a light or dark color?

Morning Light has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 84.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 84, Morning Light reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.

What is the closest match to Morning Light in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Antique White SW 6119 (close, ΔE 3.8); Farrow & Ball: Tallow No.203 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Behr: Navajo White 22 (close, ΔE 3.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Morning Light?

Try Fine China (2156-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Morning Light's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.

Where does Morning Light work best?

Morning Light works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 84, Morning Light reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.

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