Paper White OC-55
Benjamin MooreBenjamin Moore Paper White is a crisp, whisper-light gray with delicate blue-green undertones. It reads like a fresh sheet of paper, offering a clean, airy feel that toes the line between off-white and soft gray, making it incredibly versatile for modern interiors.
Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | OC-55 |
| HEX Code | #E0E2DC |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 74.41 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Gray |
| Hidden Undertones | Blue, Subtle Green |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Bathrooms, bedrooms, trim, kitchen cabinets, whole-house neutral |
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Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: A crisp, pale grey hue applied to upper bathroom walls, paired with glazed zellige subway tile.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Crisp morning light reflecting off tiles
- Tile Selection:Glazed zellige subway tile in pale grey
- Hardware Finishes:Polished chrome
- Coordinating Color:BM Stonington Gray HC-170
Complementary Paint Colors
Concept board: A calming off-white backdrop for a bedroom, complemented by crisp percale cotton and bleached ash wood.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, diffused overcast daylight
- Textiles:Crisp white percale cotton and slate grey cashmere
- Flooring:Bleached ash wood
- Trim Recommendation:BM Decorator's White CC-20
Complementary Paint Colors
Digital color test: A clean, cool white highlighting deep crown molding and wainscoting in a tailored traditional room.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, directional window light highlighting millwork
- Wall Color:BM Hale Navy HC-154
- Architectural Details:Deep crown molding and wainscoting
- Vibe:Classic tailored traditional
Complementary Paint Colors
Material exploration: A subtle off-white tone applied to shaker kitchen cabinets, accented by dark honed soapstone countertops.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, clear daylight from a large sink window
- Countertop Material:Soapstone
- Hardware Finishes:Satin brass
- Backsplash:White Carrara marble slab
Digital layout: This versatile cool neutral enveloping an expansive open floor plan, contrasting beautifully with wide plank oak.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Even, balanced natural light flowing through an open floor plan
- Flooring:Wide plank European oak
- Accent Materials:Woven rattan and matte black ceramics
- Trim Recommendation:Color-drenched (Paper White)
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