ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pearly Gates (190) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 85. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385), Farrow & Ball Tallow (No.203) and Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11). For trim, try Fine China (2156-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 85.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F7EDD5 |
| RGB | 247, 237, 213 |
| HSL | 42°, 68%, 90% |
About Pearly Gates
Pearly Gates (190) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 85, Pearly Gates 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 Pearly Gates's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. It's very close to Morning Light (183); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Pearly Gates changes with the light
Pearly Gates 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
Pearly Gates's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Pearly Gates 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 Pearly Gates can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Pearly Gates will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Pearly Gates in real homes
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Pearly Gates 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
Close · ΔE 3.7
Also close: Antique White (ΔE 3.8)
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Pearly Gates questions
What undertone does Pearly Gates have?
Pearly Gates has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pearly Gates's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pearly Gates a light or dark color?
Pearly Gates has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 85.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 85, Pearly Gates reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Pearly Gates in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dover White SW 6385 (close, ΔE 3.7); Farrow & Ball: Tallow No.203 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Behr: Delicate Lace PPU5-11 (close, ΔE 3.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pearly Gates?
Try Fine China (2156-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Pearly Gates's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Pearly Gates work best?
Pearly Gates works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 85, Pearly Gates reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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