Paper White
Benjamin Moore
OC-55
Paper White is a gray-white with a cool, slightly green-gray undertone, sitting closer to a pale gray than a true white on the wall. Designers use it in contemporary spaces, galleries, and offices where warm whites would soften the intended edge. It pairs cleanly with black accents, cool marbles, and chrome.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Sherwin-Williams: Reserved White SW 7056 (#E0E0D9) · Spare White SW 6203 (#E4E4DD) · Opaline SW 6189 (#DCDFD7)
Farrow & Ball: Strong White No. 2001 (#E4E2DC) · Pavilion Blue No. 252 (#E0E6DD) · Salt No. CC5 (#E6E4E1)
Similar Benjamin Moore colors: Horizon OC-53 (#DFE1DB) · Ice Fog CSP-575 (#DCDED8) · Silver Satin OC-26 (#E3E2DA)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Paper White?
The hex code for Benjamin Moore Paper White OC-55 is #E0E2DC. In RGB that is 224, 226, 220. Use these values to reproduce Paper White in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Paper White?
The closest Sherwin-Williams match for Paper White is Reserved White SW 7056 (#E0E0D9). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Paper White warm or cool?
Paper White is cool. Its gray undertone carries a whisper of green-blue that becomes visible next to warmer whites. With an LRV of approximately 75, it functions as a bright off-white rather than a gray, but the coolness is unmistakable in north light. Use it where crispness is the point, and avoid pairing it with yellow-based creams, which make it look dingy by contrast.
Why does Paper White look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #E0E2DC as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Paper White have?
Paper White has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 75, meaning it reflects about 75% of visible light. That places it among lighter colors that keep rooms feeling open and bright.
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