Studio White → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Valspar Studio White (VR049F), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Studio White
If you love Valspar Studio 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 Valspar, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Studio White (VR049F) is a very light white with clean warm white undertones. A clean, bright warm white. Lighter than Bistro White, more warm than Du Jour. The white of a well-lit artist's studio. 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 Studio 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 good news: there is a strong Benjamin Moore match for Studio White. Simply White (OC-117) comes in with a Delta E of 2.5, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Simply White is close.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Studio White
Simply White is close.
| Studio White | Simply White | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 88 | 91.7 |
| Hex | #F2EFE9 | #F9F5EB |
| Undertone | Clean Warm White | Warm Yellow |
| Family | White | White |
Undertone Comparison
Studio White has clean warm white undertones. A clean, bright warm white. Lighter than Bistro White, more warm than Du Jour. The white of a well-lit artist's studio.
Simply White has warm yellow undertones. A clean, bright white with just enough warmth to avoid looking sterile. The slight yellow undertone keeps it from feeling cold.
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. Studio White's clean warm white quality may read differently than Simply White'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
Studio White in Your Room
Bright and clean with barely-there warmth. Functions as a warm white in all conditions.
Simply White in Your Room
Reads as a crisp, warm white in most lighting. In very warm south-facing light, the yellow can become noticeable. Under cool LEDs, it looks clean and bright.
LRV and Brightness
Studio White has an LRV of 88, while Simply White has an LRV of 91.7. 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 Studio White
Valspar recommends Studio White for: trim, ceilings, cabinets, whole house, modern interiors. 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.
Simply White is recommended for: trim, ceilings, cabinets, whole house, bathroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Simply White in the same rooms you planned for Studio White.
Studio White in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Studio White (VR049F) is Simply White (OC-117) with a Delta E of 2.5, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Simply White is close. 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. Studio White is a Valspar color with clean warm white undertones and an LRV of 88. Simply White is a Benjamin Moore color with warm yellow undertones and an LRV of 91.7. 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 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.