PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #F2E5D3 • LRV 79.88% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: 909
Official Benjamin Moore Fan Deck909
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Antique White
Warm Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
242, 229, 211
LRV REFLECTANCE
79.88%
HK LIGHTNESS
92.2 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code 909

Benjamin Moore Antique White (909) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #909 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore Antique White (909) records 79.88% LRV and 92.2 L*_HK lightness (#F2E5D3, RGB 242/229/211). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=91.51, a*=1.46, b*=10.36, C*=10.46, h°=82°) place 909 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Antique White (909) are Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11, ΔE=0.22) and Sherwin-Williams Crisp Linen (SW 6378, ΔE=0.22).

1. LRV INDEX
79.88%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
10.46
Rich Chromatic Saturation
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
82°
CIELAB L* 91.51 a* 1.46 b* 10.36
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for 909 (79.88% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 909 (2700K shifts to #FFDDB2)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Antique White (909)
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Antique White (909)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore Antique White (909)

Benjamin Moore Antique White (909, #F2E5D3) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Benjamin Moore)Antique White (909)#F2E5D379.88%Warm Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Delicate Lace (PPU5-11)#F3E6D480%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.22 (99.5%)
Behr #2Vanilla Delight (W-B-220)#F5E8D582%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.75 (98.4%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Crisp Linen (SW 6378)#F3E6D480.66%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.22 (99.5%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Eggwhite (SW 6364)#F3E5D280.02%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.47 (99%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 909#F2E5D3 • LRV 79.88%
MATCH #1: Behr PPU5-11#F3E6D4 • LRV 80%
Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.22CAM16: 0.30

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.22 match for 909: Delicate Lace (PPU5-11) delivers identical 80% reflectance to 909 with matched C*=10.45 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 909#F2E5D3 • LRV 79.88%
MATCH #2: Behr W-B-220#F5E8D5 • LRV 82%
Behr Vanilla Delight (W-B-220)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.4% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.75CAM16: 0.94

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.75 match for 909: Vanilla Delight (W-B-220) delivers +2.1 LRV points lighter than Antique White (909) with matched C*=10.9 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 909#F2E5D3 • LRV 79.88%
MATCH #3: Behr S280-1#EFE2CF • LRV 77%
Behr Buckwheat Flour (S280-1)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.79CAM16: 1.00

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.79 match for 909: Buckwheat Flour (S280-1) delivers -2.9 LRV points deeper than Antique White (909) with matched C*=10.95 saturation.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 909#F2E5D3 • LRV 79.88%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 6378#F3E6D4 • LRV 80.66%
Sherwin-Williams Crisp Linen (SW 6378)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.22CAM16: 0.30

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.22 match for 909: Crisp Linen (SW 6378) delivers identical 80.66% reflectance to 909 with matched C*=10.45 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 909#F2E5D3 • LRV 79.88%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 6364#F3E5D2 • LRV 80.02%
Sherwin-Williams Eggwhite (SW 6364)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.47CAM16: 0.40

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.47 match for 909: Eggwhite (SW 6364) delivers identical 80.02% reflectance to 909 with +0.63 higher C*=11.09 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 909#F2E5D3 • LRV 79.88%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 46#F3E5D1 • LRV 79.98%
Sherwin-Williams White Hyacinth (SW 46)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.4% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.74CAM16: 0.65

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.74 match for 909: White Hyacinth (SW 46) delivers identical 79.98% reflectance to 909 with +1.1 higher C*=11.56 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore Antique White (909)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Antique White (#F2E5D3, LRV 79.88%).

LRV 88.41%
Ceiling for 909
Super White
OC-152
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 84.05%
Trim for 909
Chalk White
2126-70
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 79.88%
Antique White (909) Wall
Antique White
909
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 60.16%
Adjoining Room (909)
Litchfield Gray
HC-78
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 46.94%
Accent / Millwork (909)
Gallery Buff
CSP-225
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for 909 (79.88% LRV)

Antique White (909, b*=10.36) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Antique White (909)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 909 (2700K shifts to #FFDDB2)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to 909

Need Antique White (909, LRV 79.88%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #F2E5D3:

Lighter than 909 (+LRV)
Florida Beaches (900)
LRV 84.5% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F7EBDA
ΔE 1.36
Deeper than 909 (-LRV)
Gentle Repose (1149)
LRV 75.76% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#EFDFCC
ΔE 1.75
Warmer than 909 (+b*)
Hazelnut Cream (2161-60)
LRV 77.21% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F1E1CC
ΔE 1.59
Cooler than 909 (-b*)
Beautiful In My Eyes (1170)
LRV 77.9% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F0E2D4
ΔE 2.07
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Antique White (909) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Benjamin Moore #909
Color Reference Name:
Antique White
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
79.88% • Warm Yellow-Cream
Benjamin Moore #909 • #F2E5D3 • LRV 79.88%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore Antique White (909)

Code 909 (Antique White) reflects 79.88% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Antique White (909) registers J'=92.9, a'=1.24, and b'=6.88 with HSL (35°, 54%, 89%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 92.2 L*_HK. Because 909 carries a*=1.46 red-green and b*=10.36 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.46, Antique White projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 909 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Antique White (909) holds its native #FAE3CA swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 909 adapts to #FFE2C1; at 3500K halogen, Antique White transitions to #FFE1BB; at 3000K residential LED, 909 warms to #FFDFB6; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Antique White (909) settles at #FFDDB2.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Antique White (909, #F2E5D3), Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11, #F3E6D4, LRV 80%) scores ΔE2000=0.22 and CAM16=0.3, followed by Vanilla Delight (W-B-220, ΔE=0.75). In Sherwin-Williams, Crisp Linen (SW 6378, #F3E6D4, LRV 80.66%) achieves ΔE2000=0.22 ahead of Eggwhite (SW 6364, ΔE=0.47). Coordinate 909 with Super White (OC-152) ceilings, Chalk White (2126-70) trim, Litchfield Gray (HC-78) hallways, and Gallery Buff (CSP-225) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore Antique White (909)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Antique White.

SPEC 01LRV 79.88% & H-K 92.2

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore Antique White (909)?

Benjamin Moore Antique White (909) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 79.88% (#F2E5D3) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 92.2 L*_HK.

At 79.88% reflectance, Antique White (909) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (35°, 54%, 89%).

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SPEC 02CIELAB L*91.51 a*1.46 b*10.36

What undertones does Benjamin Moore Antique White (909) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=91.51, a*=1.46, b*=10.36) classifies Benjamin Moore Antique White (909) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=10.46 chroma and h°=82° hue.

Pair Antique White (909) with North & East Windows for 909 (79.88% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Antique White (909). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 909 shifts from #F2E5D3 toward #FFDDB2.

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SPEC 03909 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore Antique White (909)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Antique White (909, #F2E5D3) are Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11, #F3E6D4) at ΔE2000=0.22 and Sherwin-Williams Crisp Linen (SW 6378, #F3E6D4) at ΔE2000=0.22.

Both PPU5-11 and SW 6378 matches are verified against Antique White (909) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

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SPEC 04909 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore Antique White (909)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore Antique White (909, LRV 79.88%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70, #EAEDEB, LRV 84.05%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Chalk White (2126-70) with Antique White (909) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

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