ColorplanBenjamin Moore Satin Shoes (2159-70) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 90. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385), Farrow & Ball White Tie (No.2002) and Behr White Veil (OR-W14).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 89.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FAF3E2 |
| RGB | 250, 243, 226 |
| HSL | 42°, 71%, 93% |
About Satin Shoes
Satin Shoes (2159-70) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 90, Satin Shoes 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 Satin Shoes's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. It's very close to Cream Froth (OC-97); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Satin Shoes changes with the light
Satin Shoes 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
Satin Shoes's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Satin Shoes will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Satin Shoes will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Satin Shoes will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Satin Shoes in real homes
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Satin Shoes 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 2.2
Also close: Westhighland White (ΔE 2.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Pointing (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Satin Shoes questions
What undertone does Satin Shoes have?
Satin Shoes has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Satin Shoes's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Satin Shoes a light or dark color?
Satin Shoes has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 89.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 90, Satin Shoes reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Satin Shoes in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dover White SW 6385 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Farrow & Ball: White Tie No.2002 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: White Veil OR-W14 (very close, ΔE 1.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Satin Shoes?
Satin Shoes 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 Satin Shoes work best?
Satin Shoes works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 90, Satin Shoes reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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