Benjamin Moore

Capitol White

CW-10

Capitol White is a warm white with a subtle gray undertone. With an LRV of 86.93, it is very light and reflective. It works on walls, trim, or ceilings where a bright warm white is required.

Pair it with Benjamin Moore Simply White or White Dove for layered whites. Hale Navy, Kendall Charcoal, or Palladian Blue add contrast or soft color. In warmer light, the undertone stays present and the color can deepen slightly.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CW-10

Collection

Williamsburg Paint Color Collection

Capitol White in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Capitol White under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

49°

Orange Family

Lightness

93%

Light

Saturation

44%

Moderate

LRV

86.9
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Color Position
Saturation →
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Color Codes

HEX
#F5F2E5
RGB Decimal
245, 242, 229
RGB Percent
96.1%, 94.9%, 89.8%
HSL
48.7, 44.4%, 92.9%
HSV
48.7, 6.5%, 96.1%
CMYK
0.0%, 1.2%, 6.5%, 3.9%
YIQ
241.4, 6.0, -3.4
XYZ
83.55, 88.57, 86.82
CIE Lab
95.40, -1.21, 6.61
CIE Luv
95.40, 2.44, 10.24
Hunter Lab
94.11, -1.24, 6.57
Decimal
16118501

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