ColorplanBenjamin Moore White Violet (1408) is a very light neutral white with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 82. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007), Farrow & Ball Wevet (No.273) and Behr Frost (57). For trim, try White Diamond (2121-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 82.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E9EBE6 |
| RGB | 233, 235, 230 |
| HSL | 84°, 11%, 91% |
About White Violet
White Violet (1408) is a crisp, clean white from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 82, White Violet reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
Because its undertone is so subtle, White Violet stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. It's very close to Baby's Breath (OC-62); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How White Violet changes with the light
White Violet is a cool, crisp white: lovely in bright south or west light, but in north-facing rooms it can look gray. For north rooms, a warmer white is the safer choice.
North-facing rooms
White Violet is a cool white that can look gray or flat in north light; a warmer white holds up better.
East-facing rooms
White Violet will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
White Violet will look bright and clean in south light, one of the best places for a crisp white.
West-facing rooms
White Violet looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See White Violet in real homes
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White Violet 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
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.5
Also close: Extra White (ΔE 1.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Cabbage White (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
White Violet questions
What undertone does White Violet have?
White Violet is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, White Violet stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is White Violet a light or dark color?
White Violet has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 82.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 82, White Violet reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to White Violet in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ceiling Bright White SW 7007 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.5); Farrow & Ball: Wevet No.273 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Behr: Frost 57 (very close, ΔE 1.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with White Violet?
Try White Diamond (2121-60) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares White Violet's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does White Violet work best?
White Violet works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 82, White Violet reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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