Benjamin Moore

Candle White

2164-70

Candle White is a creamy white with a faint peach undertone. With an LRV of 79.14, it reflects a high amount of light. It works on walls or trim where a warm white is required.

Pair it with Benjamin Moore Simply White or Muslin for a layered white palette. Newburg Green, Hale Navy, or Conch Shell introduce contrast or related warmth. In warmer light, the undertone stays present and the color can deepen slightly.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2164-70

Collection

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Candle 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 Candle White under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

31°

Orange Family

Lightness

91%

Light

Saturation

45%

Moderate

LRV

79.1

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

#F2E8DD

RGB Decimal

242, 232, 221

RGB Percent

94.9%, 91.0%, 86.7%

HSL

31.4, 44.7%, 90.8%

HSV

31.4, 8.7%, 94.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 4.1%, 8.7%, 5.1%

YIQ

233.7, 9.5, -1.3

XYZ

78.53, 81.81, 80.06

CIE Lab

92.49, 1.53, 6.54

CIE Luv

92.49, 6.43, 9.58

Hunter Lab

90.45, 1.56, 6.41

Decimal

15919325

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Candle White Holmes Cream Crème De Caramel Bosc Pear

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Candle White Euro Linen Tangelo Cream Scalloped Shell

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Candle White Slipstream Ice Sculpture Set Sail

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Candle White Alpine White Radiant Rose Mint Julep

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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