ColorplanBenjamin Moore Vapor (AF-35) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 84. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008), Farrow & Ball Pointing (No.2003) and Behr Swiss Coffee (12). For trim, try Capitol White (CW-10).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 83.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EFECDF |
| RGB | 239, 236, 223 |
| HSL | 49°, 33%, 91% |
About Vapor
Vapor (AF-35) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 84, Vapor 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 Vapor's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. It's very close to Floral White (OC-29); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Vapor changes with the light
Vapor 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
Vapor's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Vapor will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Vapor will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Vapor will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Vapor in real homes
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Vapor 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 1.3
Also close: Dover White (ΔE 1.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Wimborne White (ΔE 1.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
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Vapor questions
What undertone does Vapor have?
Vapor has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Vapor's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Vapor a light or dark color?
Vapor has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 83.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 84, Vapor reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Vapor in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Alabaster SW 7008 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Farrow & Ball: Pointing No.2003 (very close, ΔE 1.0); Behr: Swiss Coffee 12 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Vapor?
Try Capitol White (CW-10) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Vapor's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Vapor work best?
Vapor works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 84, Vapor reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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