ColorplanBlank Canvas vs Polar Bear
Behr Blank Canvas DC-003 compared with Behr Polar Bear PPU18-08
Blank Canvas is a touch darker (LRV 82 vs 84), a touch warmer and a touch more colorful than Polar Bear. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 2.1) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
ΔE 2.1 · Very close
How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.
Which to choose
For a small or dim room, Polar Bear reflects more light (LRV 84).
Side by side
| Blank Canvas | Polar Bear | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Behr |
| Code | DC-003 | PPU18-08 |
| LRV | 82 | 84 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Family | White | White |
| HEX | #F0EADB | #F0ECE2 |
| Good for | whole-house walls, living rooms | whole-house walls, living rooms |
Questions
What is the difference between Blank Canvas and Polar Bear?
Blank Canvas is a touch darker (LRV 82 vs 84), a touch warmer and a touch more colorful than Polar Bear. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 2.1) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
Which is lighter, Blank Canvas or Polar Bear?
Polar Bear is lighter, with an LRV of 84 against 82.
How does Blank Canvas compare to Polar Bear in a north-facing room?
Blank Canvas's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms. The same goes for Polar Bear.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.