Benjamin Moore

Paper White

1590 / OC-55

Paper White is a cool-leaning white from Benjamin Moore with blue-gray undertones and an LRV of 74.41. It delivers solid brightness without the starkness of a pure white, and its gray component adds a measured softness. The cool temperature makes it particularly functional in north-facing rooms or spaces that benefit from a crisp, clean read.

Stonington Gray and Wickham Gray work well alongside it for a layered neutral scheme, while Kendall Charcoal and Hale Navy provide strong contrast. Saybrook Sage introduces a complementary green note for broader palette range.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1590 / OC-55

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Paper White in Real Homes (26 Photos)

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Paper 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 Paper White under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

80°

Yellow Family

Lightness

88%

Light

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

74.4

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

#E0E2DC

RGB Decimal

224, 226, 220

RGB Percent

87.8%, 88.6%, 86.3%

HSL

80.0, 9.4%, 87.5%

HSV

80.0, 2.7%, 88.6%

CMYK

0.9%, 0.0%, 2.7%, 11.4%

YIQ

224.7, 0.7, -2.3

XYZ

70.86, 75.41, 78.53

CIE Lab

89.58, -1.74, 2.68

CIE Luv

89.58, -0.80, 4.38

Hunter Lab

86.84, -1.73, 2.65

Decimal

14738140

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Paper White Cool Sea Air Sabre Gray Cos Cob Stonewall

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Paper White Winter White White Violet Snow Leopard

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Paper White Winter Gray Calluna Hearts Aflutter

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Paper White Curio First Star Rock Candy

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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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