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Behr Original White
N290-1 · #F0E5D3 · LRV ~79.3
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Nankeen (~99% proximity)Original White (N290-1) is a warm off-white from Behr with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 79.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Nankeen (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Original White in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
79.3 · Light
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · moderate
Temperature
Warm
Code
N290-1
HEX
#F0E5D3
RGB
240, 229, 211
HSL
37°, 49%, 88%
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Original White FAQ
What undertone does Original White have?
Original White is a warm off-white with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Original White?
Original White has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 79.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Original White in other brands?
Valspar: Nankeen (8003-20A), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Rice Bowl (DE6170), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Antique White (909), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Glazed Pears (PPG1095-2), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Crisp Linen (SW 6378), ~98% proximity; PPG: Glazed Pears (PPG1095-2), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Medici Ivory (HGSW7558), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dimity (No. 2008), ~96% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Original White?
The HEX code of Original White (N290-1) is #F0E5D3, RGB 240, 229, 211. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.