ColorplanBenjamin Moore Royal Silk (939) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 81. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385), Farrow & Ball White Tie (No.2002) and Behr Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27). For trim, try Ice Milk (CSP-1025).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 80.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EDE8D5 |
| RGB | 237, 232, 213 |
| HSL | 47°, 40%, 88% |
About Royal Silk
Royal Silk (939) is a very light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 81, Royal Silk 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 Royal Silk'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 Opaline (OC-33); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Royal Silk changes with the light
Royal Silk 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
Royal Silk's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Royal Silk 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 Royal Silk can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Royal Silk will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Royal Silk in real homes
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Royal Silk 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: Natural Choice (ΔE 2.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.1
Also close: James White (ΔE 1.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Royal Silk questions
What undertone does Royal Silk have?
Royal Silk has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Royal Silk's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Royal Silk a light or dark color?
Royal Silk has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 80.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 81, Royal Silk reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Royal Silk in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dover White SW 6385 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Farrow & Ball: White Tie No.2002 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (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 Royal Silk?
Try Ice Milk (CSP-1025) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Royal Silk's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Royal Silk work best?
Royal Silk works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 81, Royal Silk reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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