Cameo White → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Behr Cameo White (PPU7-11), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Cameo White
If you love Behr Cameo White but need a Benjamin Moore alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Benjamin Moore, your local store does not carry Behr, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Cameo White (PPU7-11) is a light off-white with warm cream-beige undertones. A warm off-white with beige-cream undertones. Slightly warmer and more beige than Swiss Coffee. Cozy without being heavy. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 79) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Cameo White and every Benjamin Moore color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Benjamin Moore option is Swiss Coffee (OC-45) with a Delta E of 3.5, which is a "good match" level match. Swiss Coffee is slightly lighter and less beige. Cameo White has a touch more warmth. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Cameo White
Swiss Coffee is slightly lighter and less beige. Cameo White has a touch more warmth.
| Cameo White | Swiss Coffee | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 79 | 83.93 |
| Hex | #E9E1D4 | #F0EBDD |
| Undertone | Warm Cream-Beige | Warm Yellow |
| Family | Off-White | Off-White |
Undertone Comparison
Cameo White has warm cream-beige undertones. A warm off-white with beige-cream undertones. Slightly warmer and more beige than Swiss Coffee. Cozy without being heavy.
Swiss Coffee has warm yellow undertones. A classic warm off-white with yellow-cream undertones. Slightly warmer than White Dove, with a cozier, more enveloping feel.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Cameo White's warm cream-beige quality may read differently than Swiss Coffee's warm yellow character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Cameo White in Your Room
The cream-beige warmth shows in all lighting. In bright rooms, it reads as a warm off-white. In dim rooms, it feels cozy and enveloping.
Swiss Coffee in Your Room
Reads warmest in south and west-facing rooms. Under cool north light, it settles into a pleasant warm neutral. Can look noticeably yellow under warm incandescent bulbs.
LRV and Brightness
Cameo White has an LRV of 79, while Swiss Coffee has an LRV of 83.93. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Cameo White
Behr recommends Cameo White for: living room, bedroom, hallway, whole house, dining room. With an LRV of 79, this is a light color that reflects a lot of light and works well in any room, including smaller spaces where you want to maintain a bright, open feel. It is light enough for whole-house use without making rooms feel washed out or sterile.
Swiss Coffee is recommended for: living room, bedroom, whole house, hallway, dining room. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Swiss Coffee in the same rooms you planned for Cameo White.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Cameo White (PPU7-11) is Swiss Coffee (OC-45) with a Delta E of 3.5, which rates as a "good match" match. Swiss Coffee is slightly lighter and less beige. Cameo White has a touch more warmth. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Cameo White is a Behr color with warm cream-beige undertones and an LRV of 79. Swiss Coffee is a Benjamin Moore color with warm yellow undertones and an LRV of 83.93. With a Delta E of 3.5, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3.5, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Benjamin Moore equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Benjamin Moore. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Benjamin Moore work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.