ColorplanBenjamin Moore Old World Romance (303) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 84. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686), Farrow & Ball House White (No.2012) and Behr Banana Cream (350C-2). For trim, try Lighthouse (2018-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 83.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FBEBC1 |
| RGB | 251, 235, 193 |
| HSL | 43°, 88%, 87% |
About Old World Romance
Old World Romance (303) is a very light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 84, Old World Romance 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 Old World Romance'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 Butter Milk (CC-216); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Old World Romance changes with the light
Old World Romance 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
Old World Romance's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Old World Romance 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 Old World Romance can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Old World Romance will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Old World Romance in real homes
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Old World Romance 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 1.3
Also close: Friendly Yellow (ΔE 3.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.4
Also close: Farrow's Cream (ΔE 4.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Old World Romance questions
What undertone does Old World Romance have?
Old World Romance has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Old World Romance's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Old World Romance a light or dark color?
Old World Romance has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 83.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 84, Old World Romance reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Old World Romance in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Farrow & Ball: House White No.2012 (close, ΔE 4.4); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (very close, ΔE 2.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Old World Romance?
Try Lighthouse (2018-60) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Old World Romance's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Old World Romance work best?
Old World Romance works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 84, Old World Romance reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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