ColorplanBenjamin Moore Polar White (2069-70) is a very light neutral white with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 81. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Sizing (No.314).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 81.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E8E8EF |
| RGB | 232, 232, 239 |
| HSL | 240°, 18%, 92% |
About Polar White
Polar White (2069-70) is a crisp, clean white from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 81, Polar White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Polar White stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. It's very close to Whisper Violet (2070-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Polar White changes with the light
Polar White is a cool, crisp white: lovely in bright south or west light, but in north-facing rooms it can look gray. For north rooms, a warmer white is the safer choice.
North-facing rooms
Polar White is a cool white that can look gray or flat in north light; a warmer white holds up better.
East-facing rooms
Polar White will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Polar White will look bright and clean in south light, one of the best places for a crisp white.
West-facing rooms
Polar White looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Polar White in real homes
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Polar White 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
Closest available · ΔE 5.5
Also close: Nebulous White (ΔE 5.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.6
Also close: Nano White (ΔE 5.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Polar White questions
What undertone does Polar White have?
Polar White is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Polar White stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Polar White a light or dark color?
Polar White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 81.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 81, Polar White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Polar White in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ice Cube SW 6252 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Farrow & Ball: Sizing No.314 (close, ΔE 4.2); Behr: Subtle Touch 790E-1 (closest available, ΔE 5.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Polar White?
Polar White is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does Polar White work best?
Polar White works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 81, Polar White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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