ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sun Washed (2169-70) is a very light warm white with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 88. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322), Farrow & Ball Tailor Tack (No.302) and Behr Stolen Kiss (MQ3-34).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 87.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FDEEE5 |
| RGB | 253, 238, 229 |
| HSL | 22°, 86%, 95% |
About Sun Washed
Sun Washed (2169-70) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 88, Sun Washed 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 Sun Washed'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 Bridal Pink (2013-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Sun Washed changes with the light
Sun Washed 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
Sun Washed's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sun Washed will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Sun Washed will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Sun Washed will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Sun Washed in real homes
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Sun Washed 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 2.8
Also close: Faint Coral (ΔE 3.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Middleton Pink (ΔE 5.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sun Washed questions
What undertone does Sun Washed have?
Sun Washed has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sun Washed's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sun Washed a light or dark color?
Sun Washed has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 87.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 88, Sun Washed reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Sun Washed in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Intimate White SW 6322 (close, ΔE 2.8); Farrow & Ball: Tailor Tack No.302 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (close, ΔE 4.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sun Washed?
Sun Washed 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 Sun Washed work best?
Sun Washed works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 88, Sun Washed reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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