Decorator's White vs Chantilly Lace
A side-by-side comparison of Benjamin Moore Decorator's White (OC-149) and Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace (OC-65).
| Benjamin Moore Decorator's White | Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | OC-149 | OC-65 |
| Hex |
#F3F3EF
|
#F5F5F3
|
| RGB | 243, 243, 239 | 245, 245, 243 |
| LRV | 89.8 | 92.2 |
| Undertone | Cool Blue-Gray | True Neutral |
| Family | White | White |
| Best Rooms | Trim, Ceilings, Cabinets, Modern Interiors, Bathroom | Trim, Ceilings, Cabinets, Modern Interiors, Bathroom |
LRV Comparison
Light Reflectance Value measures how much light a color reflects. Decorator's White has an LRV of 89.8 (very light) and Chantilly Lace has an LRV of 92.2 (very light). These two colors reflect a similar amount of light, so the brightness of a room will feel comparable with either choice.
The Full Comparison
Benjamin Moore's clean white debate. Decorator's White has the faintest cool blue-gray undertone, while Chantilly Lace is as close to pure, no-undertone white as BM makes. In a room with warm lighting, Decorator's White's cool lean helps it read as a crisp, true white. Chantilly Lace stays more neutral regardless. For modern interiors with lots of gray, Decorator's White harmonizes better. For rooms with warm wood and brass, Chantilly Lace avoids any cool clash. Both are excellent ceiling whites, but Decorator's White is the professional painter's default for a reason: that cool whisper keeps ceilings looking clean.
Decorator's White Undertones
A crisp, clean white with the slightest cool blue-gray undertone. Not stark or clinical, just refreshingly clean.
Chantilly Lace Undertones
About as close to a true, pure white as Benjamin Moore offers. No visible yellow, pink, or blue. Clean and crisp.
Lighting Behavior
Decorator's White: 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.
Chantilly Lace: Stays white in virtually all lighting conditions. Won't pull warm or cool. The go-to if you want a white that just looks white, period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Decorator's White (Benjamin Moore) and Chantilly Lace (Benjamin Moore) are not the same color. They're in the same family (white), but they differ in undertone, LRV, and how they behave in different lighting. Decorator's White has cool blue-gray undertones, while Chantilly Lace has true neutral undertones. Always compare physical samples before choosing.
Chantilly Lace is lighter with an LRV of 92.2, compared to Decorator's White's LRV of 89.8. LRV (Light Reflectance Value) measures how much light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white).
That's a popular combination. Using the darker Decorator's White (LRV 89.8) on walls and the lighter Chantilly Lace (LRV 92.2) on trim creates a classic contrast that makes the trim pop.