ColorplanBenjamin Moore Soft White (2170-70) is a very light warm white with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 86. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322), Farrow & Ball Tailor Tack (No.302) and Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11). For trim, try Summer Peach (2167-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 86.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FAEDE3 |
| RGB | 250, 237, 227 |
| HSL | 26°, 70%, 94% |
About Soft White
Soft White (2170-70) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 86, Soft White 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 Soft White'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 Sun Kissed Peach (2168-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Soft White changes with the light
Soft White 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
Soft White's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Soft White will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Soft White will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Soft White will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Soft White in real homes
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Soft 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
Close · ΔE 2.7
Also close: Faint Coral (ΔE 3.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Soft White questions
What undertone does Soft White have?
Soft White has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Soft White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Soft White a light or dark color?
Soft White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 86.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 86, Soft White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Soft White in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Intimate White SW 6322 (close, ΔE 2.7); Farrow & Ball: Tailor Tack No.302 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Behr: Delicate Lace PPU5-11 (close, ΔE 4.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Soft White?
Try Summer Peach (2167-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Soft White's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Soft White work best?
Soft White works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 86, Soft White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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