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Blank Canvas vs White Tie

Behr Blank Canvas DC-003 compared with Farrow & Ball White Tie No.2002

Blank Canvas and White Tie are practically the same color; most people can't tell them apart on a wall. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.0) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Living room painted Blank Canvas on the left and White Tie on the right
Blank Canvas · BehrWhite Tie · Farrow & BallPhoto: Pipcke / Unsplash

ΔE 1.0 · Nearly identical

How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.

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Blank CanvasWhite Tie
BrandBehrFarrow & Ball
CodeDC-003No.2002
LRV8282
Undertoneyellowyellow
FamilyWhiteWhite
HEX#F0EADB#EEEADB
Good forwhole-house walls, living roomswhole-house walls, living rooms

Questions

What is the difference between Blank Canvas and White Tie?

Blank Canvas and White Tie are practically the same color; most people can't tell them apart on a wall. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.0) 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 White Tie?

They have the same LRV (82), so they're equally light.

How does Blank Canvas compare to White Tie 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 White Tie.

Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.

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