Benjamin Moore

Ballet White

OC-9 / 974

Ballet White is an off-white with subtle warm undertones that keep it from reading gray. Its LRV of 71.97 reflects a high amount of light, so it reads light but not stark. The warm undertone is more noticeable under incandescent light.

It is suitable for whole-house walls, trim, or cabinets where a soft neutral is needed. Pair it with Edgecomb Gray and Classic Gray for tonal balance, and add Hale Navy or Manchester Tan for contrast.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

OC-9 / 974

Collection

Off White Collection

Ballet White in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Ballet White under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Ballet White under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

46°

Orange Family

Lightness

86%

Light

Saturation

29%

Muted

LRV

72.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#E5E0D0

RGB Decimal

229, 224, 208

RGB Percent

89.8%, 87.8%, 81.6%

HSL

45.7, 28.8%, 85.7%

HSV

45.7, 9.2%, 89.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 2.2%, 9.2%, 10.2%

YIQ

223.7, 8.1, -3.9

XYZ

70.35, 74.52, 70.35

CIE Lab

89.17, -1.02, 8.42

CIE Luv

89.17, 3.80, 12.75

Hunter Lab

86.33, -1.02, 8.04

Decimal

15065296

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Ballet White Sanctuary Nettle Keemun

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Ballet White Winter Mood Soft Wool Atrium White

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Ballet White Celestia Blue Violet Vision Garden Fairy

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Ballet White Mental Note Calamine Lime Flip

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