ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pelican Beach (908) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 83. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385), Farrow & Ball Tallow (No.203) and Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11). For trim, try Bare (OC-98).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 83.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F5EAD6 |
| RGB | 245, 234, 214 |
| HSL | 39°, 61%, 90% |
About Pelican Beach
Pelican Beach (908) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 83, Pelican Beach 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 Pelican Beach'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 Pompeii (OC-82); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Pelican Beach changes with the light
Pelican Beach 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
Pelican Beach's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Pelican Beach 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 Pelican Beach can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Pelican Beach will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Pelican Beach in real homes
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Pelican Beach 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.
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.8
Also close: New White (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pelican Beach questions
What undertone does Pelican Beach have?
Pelican Beach has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pelican Beach's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pelican Beach a light or dark color?
Pelican Beach has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 83.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 83, Pelican Beach reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Pelican Beach in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dover White SW 6385 (close, ΔE 2.7); Farrow & Ball: Tallow No.203 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8); Behr: Delicate Lace PPU5-11 (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 Pelican Beach?
Try Bare (OC-98) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Pelican Beach's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Pelican Beach work best?
Pelican Beach works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 83, Pelican Beach reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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