ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pearl River (871) is a light neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 73. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Nebulous White (SW 7063), Farrow & Ball Blackened (No.2011) and Behr Subtle Touch (790E-1). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 73.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DCDFDE |
| RGB | 220, 223, 222 |
| HSL | 160°, 4%, 87% |
About Pearl River
Pearl River (871) is a light neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 73, Pearl River reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Pearl River stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Mineral Ice (2132-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Pearl River changes with the light
Pearl River has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Pearl River has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Pearl River will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Pearl River close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Pearl River looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Pearl River in real homes
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Pearl River 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: Ice Cube (ΔE 1.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pearl River questions
What undertone does Pearl River have?
Pearl River is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Pearl River stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Pearl River a light or dark color?
Pearl River has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 73.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 73, Pearl River reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Pearl River in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Nebulous White SW 7063 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Farrow & Ball: Blackened No.2011 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Behr: Subtle Touch 790E-1 (very close, ΔE 1.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pearl River?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Pearl River's undertone.
Where does Pearl River work best?
Pearl River works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 73, Pearl River reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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