ColorplanBenjamin Moore Puppy Paws (1156) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 78. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Divine White (SW 6105), Farrow & Ball Dimity (No.2008) and Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11). For trim, try Ambrosia (893).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 77.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F0E2D2 |
| RGB | 240, 226, 210 |
| HSL | 32°, 50%, 88% |
About Puppy Paws
Puppy Paws (1156) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 78, Puppy Paws 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 Puppy Paws's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Pristine (OC-75); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Puppy Paws changes with the light
Puppy Paws 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
Puppy Paws's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Puppy Paws 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 Puppy Paws can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Puppy Paws will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Puppy Paws in real homes
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Puppy Paws 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 2.3
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Tailor Tack (ΔE 2.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Puppy Paws questions
What undertone does Puppy Paws have?
Puppy Paws has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Puppy Paws's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Puppy Paws a light or dark color?
Puppy Paws has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 77.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 78, Puppy Paws reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Puppy Paws in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Divine White SW 6105 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Farrow & Ball: Dimity No.2008 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: Delicate Lace PPU5-11 (very close, ΔE 1.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Puppy Paws?
Try Ambrosia (893) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Puppy Paws's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Puppy Paws work best?
Puppy Paws works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 78, Puppy Paws reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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