ColorplanBenjamin Moore White Swan (927) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 78. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Natural Choice (SW 7011), Farrow & Ball Tunsgate Green (No.250) and Behr Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27). For trim, try Opaline (OC-33).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 77.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E9E5D0 |
| RGB | 233, 229, 208 |
| HSL | 50°, 36%, 86% |
About White Swan
White Swan (927) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 78, White Swan 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 Swan'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. It's very close to Grand Teton White (OC-132); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How White Swan changes with the light
White Swan 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 Swan'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 Swan 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 Swan can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
White Swan will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See White Swan in real homes
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White Swan 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 3.2
Also close: Dover White (ΔE 3.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: White Tie (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
White Swan questions
What undertone does White Swan have?
White Swan has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down White Swan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is White Swan a light or dark color?
White Swan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 77.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 78, White Swan reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to White Swan in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Natural Choice SW 7011 (close, ΔE 3.2); Farrow & Ball: Tunsgate Green No.250 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (very close, ΔE 1.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with White Swan?
Try Opaline (OC-33) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares White Swan's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does White Swan work best?
White Swan works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 78, White Swan reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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