ColorplanBenjamin Moore Plaster of Paris (CSP-185) is a light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 75. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Natural Choice (SW 7011), Farrow & Ball School House White (No.291) and Behr Cotton Knit (PPU7-11). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 74.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E5E0D0 |
| RGB | 229, 224, 208 |
| HSL | 46°, 29%, 86% |
About Plaster of Paris
Plaster of Paris (CSP-185) is a light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 75, Plaster of Paris 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 Plaster of Paris'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 Ballet White (OC-9); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Plaster of Paris changes with the light
Plaster of Paris has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Plaster of Paris will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Plaster of Paris 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 Plaster of Paris close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Plaster of Paris will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Plaster of Paris in real homes
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Plaster of Paris 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
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9
Also close: Oyster White (ΔE 1.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9
Also close: Slipper Satin (ΔE 1.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Plaster of Paris questions
What undertone does Plaster of Paris have?
Plaster of Paris has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Plaster of Paris's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Plaster of Paris a light or dark color?
Plaster of Paris has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 74.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 75, Plaster of Paris reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Plaster of Paris in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Natural Choice SW 7011 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Farrow & Ball: School House White No.291 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Behr: Cotton Knit PPU7-11 (very close, ΔE 1.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Plaster of Paris?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Plaster of Paris's undertone.
Where does Plaster of Paris work best?
Plaster of Paris works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 75, Plaster of Paris reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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