Benjamin Moore Oxford White is a classic, bright white paint color with a subtle cool cast. With an LRV of 86.69, it provides a crisp, clean look that beautifully balances slight gray and green undertones, making it highly versatile for trim, ceilings, and modern walls.
Will Oxford White clash with your room?
Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | CC-30 |
| HEX Code | #F0F1EA |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 86.69 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Gray |
| Hidden Undertones | Green |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Trim, ceilings, walls, cabinetry, open concept rooms |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This crisp white hue applied to architectural trim, paired beautifully with aged brass hardware and textured linen.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright natural daylight
- Wall Color:BM Edgecomb Gray
- Flooring:Wide-plank white oak
- Hardware Finishes:Aged brass
- Textiles:Textured linen
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Digital color test: Applying this brilliant neutral to a beadboard ceiling creates striking contrast against deep navy walls.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft morning light
- Wall Color:BM Hale Navy
- Key Materials:Exposed rough-hewn beams
- Architectural Style:Coastal transitional
- Flooring:Bleached walnut
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Concept board: This serene white shade coats expansive minimalist walls, perfectly complementing polished concrete and raw silk textures.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Diffused afternoon light
- Trim Color:BM Chantilly Lace
- Flooring:Polished concrete
- Textiles:Ivory boucle and raw silk
- Vibe:Minimalist gallery
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Material study: This brilliant off-white tone applied to shaker cabinets, accented by polished nickel hardware and marble countertops.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Task lighting and bright window light
- Countertops:Calacatta marble
- Backsplash:Zellige tile
- Hardware Finishes:Polished nickel
- Flooring:Herringbone oak
Architectural visualization: This expansive neutral shade covers towering walls, providing a bright backdrop for blackened steel and reclaimed wood.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Panoramic sunlight
- Accent Color:BM Kendall Charcoal
- Key Materials:Reclaimed wood and blackened steel
- Architectural Style:Modern industrial farmhouse
- Flooring:Matte sealed concrete
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Room Compatibility & Clashes Diagnoses
Hackrea's reports evaluating the compatibility of Oxford White in real rooms.South-Facing Formal Living & Music Alcove
"Oxford White illuminates the open layout with clean elegance, but its cool, bright profile clashes with amber hardwood flooring and produces sharp glare in the south-facing alcove."
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