ColorplanBenjamin Moore White Marigold (2149-60) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 80. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385), Farrow & Ball Tunsgate Green (No.250) and Behr Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27). For trim, try Featherbed (928).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 80.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EDE8CF |
| RGB | 237, 232, 207 |
| HSL | 50°, 45%, 87% |
About White Marigold
White Marigold (2149-60) is a very light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 80, White Marigold 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 White Marigold'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. Next to Geddy White (CW-20), it's lighter.
How White Marigold changes with the light
White Marigold 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
White Marigold's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
White Marigold 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 White Marigold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
White Marigold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See White Marigold in real homes
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White Marigold 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 4.4
Also close: Antique White (ΔE 4.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: New White (ΔE 2.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
White Marigold questions
What undertone does White Marigold have?
White Marigold has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down White Marigold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is White Marigold a light or dark color?
White Marigold has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 80.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 80, White Marigold reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to White Marigold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dover White SW 6385 (close, ΔE 4.4); Farrow & Ball: Tunsgate Green No.250 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (close, ΔE 2.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with White Marigold?
Try Featherbed (928) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares White Marigold's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does White Marigold work best?
White Marigold works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 80, White Marigold reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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