ColorplanBenjamin Moore White Mountains (906) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 83. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385), Farrow & Ball Tallow (No.203) and Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11). For trim, try Bare (OC-98).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 82.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F4EAD5 |
| RGB | 244, 234, 213 |
| HSL | 41°, 58%, 90% |
About White Mountains
White Mountains (906) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 83, White Mountains 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 Mountains'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 Pompeii (OC-82); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How White Mountains changes with the light
White Mountains 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 Mountains'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 Mountains 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 Mountains can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
White Mountains will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See White Mountains in real homes
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White Mountains 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.
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.5
Also close: New White (ΔE 1.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
White Mountains questions
What undertone does White Mountains have?
White Mountains has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down White Mountains's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is White Mountains a light or dark color?
White Mountains has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 82.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 83, White Mountains reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to White Mountains in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dover White SW 6385 (close, ΔE 2.8); Farrow & Ball: Tallow No.203 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.5); Behr: Delicate Lace PPU5-11 (very close, ΔE 2.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with White Mountains?
Try Bare (OC-98) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares White Mountains's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does White Mountains work best?
White Mountains works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 83, White Mountains reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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