Painter's White → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Behr Painter's White (PPU18-08), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Painter's White
If you love Behr Painter's 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.
Painter's White (PPU18-08) is a very light white with warm cream undertones. A bright, warm white with just a touch of cream. Behr's versatile go-to white for trim and whole-house applications. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 88) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Painter's 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 Decorator's White (OC-149) with a Delta E of 3, which is a "good match" level match. Decorator's White is cooler. Painter's White is slightly warmer. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Painter's White
Decorator's White is cooler. Painter's White is slightly warmer.
| Painter's White | Decorator's White | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 88 | 89.8 |
| Hex | #F1EFE9 | #F3F3EF |
| Undertone | Warm Cream | Cool Blue-Gray |
| Family | White | White |
Undertone Comparison
Painter's White has warm cream undertones. A bright, warm white with just a touch of cream. Behr's versatile go-to white for trim and whole-house applications.
Decorator's White has cool blue-gray undertones. A crisp, clean white with the slightest cool blue-gray undertone. Not stark or clinical, just refreshingly clean.
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. Painter's White's warm cream quality may read differently than Decorator's White's cool blue-gray 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
Painter's White in Your Room
Clean and bright in most rooms. The cream warmth is barely perceptible but keeps it from feeling stark.
Decorator's White in Your Room
Reads as a bright, clean white in most rooms. In very warm light, the cool undertone keeps it from looking yellow. Perfect for trim against warm wall colors.
LRV and Brightness
Painter's White has an LRV of 88, while Decorator's White has an LRV of 89.8. 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 Painter's White
Behr recommends Painter's White for: trim, ceilings, whole house, cabinets, bathroom. With an LRV of 88, this is a very 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.
Decorator's White is recommended for: trim, ceilings, cabinets, modern interiors, bathroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Decorator's White in the same rooms you planned for Painter's White.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Painter's White (PPU18-08) is Decorator's White (OC-149) with a Delta E of 3, which rates as a "good match" match. Decorator's White is cooler. Painter's White is slightly warmer. 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. Painter's White is a Behr color with warm cream undertones and an LRV of 88. Decorator's White is a Benjamin Moore color with cool blue-gray undertones and an LRV of 89.8. With a Delta E of 3, 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, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
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.