Benjamin Moore

China white

I-74

China White is a warm off-white with beige undertones and an LRV of 77.95. It reflects a high amount of light and reads soft rather than stark. It works on walls or trim in traditional or transitional spaces.

Pair it with Benjamin Moore Pale Oak or Muslin for a layered neutral range. Kendall Charcoal or Vintage Vogue provide darker contrast.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

I-74

China white in Real Homes (23 Photos)

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China 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 China white under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore China white under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

47°

Orange Family

Lightness

88%

Light

Saturation

23%

Muted

LRV

78.0

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

#E7E4D9

RGB Decimal

231, 228, 217

RGB Percent

90.6%, 89.4%, 85.1%

HSL

47.1, 22.6%, 87.8%

HSV

47.1, 6.1%, 90.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 1.3%, 6.1%, 9.4%

YIQ

227.6, 5.3, -2.8

XYZ

73.22, 77.49, 76.74

CIE Lab

90.54, -0.88, 5.71

CIE Luv

90.54, 2.34, 8.76

Hunter Lab

88.03, -0.89, 5.57

Decimal

15197401

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

China white Ancient Marble Wasabi Powder Fond of Fronds

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

China white Paramount White Arcade White Swiss Coffee

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

China white Monet's Lavender Powder Lilac White Heaven

Analogous

Adjacent colors

China white Spinach White Dreamy White Green Tease

Closest Paint Matches

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

Benjamin Moore

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Weathered White

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Soft Chamois

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Prairie Winds

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Sanctuary

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Toque White

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Divine Cream

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Navy Bean

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Irish Mist

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Smoky White

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White Pepper

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Glidden

Mountain Gray

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Oyster White

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Barely Brown

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Cold Foam