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Benjamin Moore Linen White

OC-146 · #F3ECDB · LRV ~84.2

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Cake Batter (~99% proximity)

Linen White (OC-146) is a warm white from Benjamin Moore with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 84.2 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Cake Batter (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Linen White in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

84.2 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

OC-146

HEX

#F3ECDB

RGB

243, 236, 219

HSL

43°, 50%, 91%

Family

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Linen White FAQ

What undertone does Linen White have?

Linen White is a warm 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 Linen White?

Linen White has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 84.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Linen White in other brands?

PPG: Cake Batter (PPG1214-1), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: White Blossom (DET677), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Spun Cotton (PPG1203-1), ~99% proximity; Behr: Confection (BWC-02), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Dairy Belle (V164), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tint of Honey (HGSW1187), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Paperwhite (SW 7105), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: White Tie (No. 2002), ~97% 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 Linen White?

The HEX code of Linen White (OC-146) is #F3ECDB, RGB 243, 236, 219. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.