Decorator's White → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Benjamin Moore Decorator's White (OC-149), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Decorator's White
If you love Benjamin Moore Decorator's White but need a Behr 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 Behr, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Decorator's White (OC-149) is a very light white with cool blue-gray undertones. A crisp, clean white with the slightest cool blue-gray undertone. Not stark or clinical, just refreshingly clean. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 89.8) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Decorator's White and every Behr 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 good news: there is a strong Behr match for Decorator's White. Ultra Pure White (PPU18-06) comes in with a Delta E of 2.5, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Ultra Pure White is a strong match. Both serve as crisp, neutral-to-cool whites.
Behr Matches for Decorator's White
Ultra Pure White is a strong match. Both serve as crisp, neutral-to-cool whites.
| Decorator's White | Ultra Pure White | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 89.8 | 94 |
| Hex | #F3F3EF | #F7F7F5 |
| Undertone | Cool Blue-Gray | True Neutral |
| Family | White | White |
Undertone Comparison
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.
Ultra Pure White has true neutral undertones. Behr's cleanest, purest white. About as close to a true white as you'll find in any brand. No noticeable undertone.
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. Decorator's White's cool blue-gray quality may read differently than Ultra Pure White's true neutral 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
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.
Ultra Pure White in Your Room
Stays white in every lighting condition. The benchmark white that other whites are compared against.
LRV and Brightness
Decorator's White has an LRV of 89.8, while Ultra Pure White has an LRV of 94. 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 Decorator's White
Benjamin Moore recommends Decorator's White for: trim, ceilings, cabinets, modern interiors, bathroom. With an LRV of 89.8, 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.
Ultra Pure 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 Ultra Pure White in the same rooms you planned for Decorator's White.
Decorator's White in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Decorator's White (OC-149) is Ultra Pure White (PPU18-06) with a Delta E of 2.5, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Ultra Pure White is a strong match. Both serve as crisp, neutral-to-cool whites. 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. Decorator's White is a Benjamin Moore color with cool blue-gray undertones and an LRV of 89.8. Ultra Pure White is a Behr color with true neutral undertones and an LRV of 94. With a Delta E of 2.5, 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 2.5, 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 Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr 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.