OC-146

Benjamin Moore Linen White

Benjamin Moore Linen White OC-146 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Linen White paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful OC-146. Find out if this gorgeous warm beige paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Linen White OC-146
Color code:OC-146
Color name:Linen White
Brand:Benjamin Moore

Linen White for bedroom

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  • Benjamin Moore Linen White bedroom review
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  • Benjamin Moore Linen White bedroom review
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Linen White for living room

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  • Benjamin Moore OC-146 living room interior
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Check out this stunning Light used in real living rooms. Explore how this Beige color shade can create a unique space

Linen White on kitchen cabinets

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  • Benjamin Moore Linen White kitchen cabinets
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  • Benjamin Moore OC-146 kitchen cabinets paint
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  • Benjamin Moore Linen White kitchen cabinets
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  • Benjamin Moore OC-146 kitchen cabinets paint
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  • Benjamin Moore Linen White kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Linen White for exterior

  • Benjamin Moore Linen White house exterior
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  • Benjamin Moore Linen White house exterior
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  • Benjamin Moore Linen White house exterior
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Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Linen White reviews

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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Linen White

Linen White OC-146 has an LRV of 80.94% and refers to Off-White colors that reflect a lot of light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 80.94% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Benjamin Moore Linen White undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Linen White undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#F2EBDA

RGB code:

242, 235, 218

Is Benjamin Moore Linen White OC-146 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 42° this Beige refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OC-146 Linen White HSL code: 42, 48%, 90%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Beige will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Yellow undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Linen White:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Benjamin Moore OC-146 Linen White

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Linen White OC-146 vs Candle White 2164-70

We'll help you determine which of these shades will work best in your space.

Benjamin Moore Linen White OC-146 vs Benjamin Moore Candle White 2164-70Benjamin Moore Linen White OC-146
LRV: 80.94%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 79.14%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm

Linen White OC-146 vs Collector's Item AF-45

Are you torn between these two hues? Let's dive in and see which is the best fit for your home.

Benjamin Moore Linen White OC-146 vs Benjamin Moore Collector's Item AF-45Benjamin Moore Linen White OC-146
LRV: 80.94%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 81.27%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

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HEX#F2EBDAcopy color code
RGB Decimal242, 235, 218copy color code
RGB Percent94.90%, 92.16%, 85.49%copy color code
HSVHue: 42° Saturation: 9.92% Value: 94.9%copy color code
HSLhsl(42, 48, 90)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.89 Yellow: 9.92 Key: 5.1copy color code
YIQY: 235.155 I: 9.634 Q: -3.81copy color code
XYZX: 78.979 Y: 83.357 Z: 78.24copy color code
CIE LabL:93.17 a:-0.494 b:9.088copy color code
CIE LuvL:93.17 u:5.022 v:13.715copy color code
Decimal15920090copy color code
Hunter lab91.3, -5.364, 13.101copy color code
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