Benjamin Moore Simply White / 2143-70 / OC-117

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Simply White for bedroom (5 photos)
Simply White for living room (7 photos)
Benjamin Moore Simply White for bathroom (5 photos)
Benjamin Moore OC-117 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
Simply White for exterior (4 photos)
Benjamin Moore Simply White reviews (17 photos)
What are Benjamin Moore Simply White undertones?
Is Simply White OC-117 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Simply White
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Simply White OC-117
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Simply White OC-117
Code:	OC-117
Name:	Simply White
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Simply White?

Benjamin Moore Simply White OC-117 is a very light off-white with a faint creamy-yellow cast visible in its #F6F6ED color value. It reads brighter and cleaner than a deep ivory, while avoiding the stark blue-gray edge of a pure white. In strong daylight, this shade can appear nearly white; under warmer interior lighting, its soft yellow undertone becomes more noticeable. It suits walls and ceilings in rooms that need a light backdrop, and can also give cabinetry a gentle, softened-white finish. Pair it with pale oak, warm brass, natural linen, or muted green-gray accents for a palette that keeps the warmth in view.

Simply White for bedroom (5 photos)

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing grey shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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Simply White for living room (7 photos)

Check out this stunning light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this grey shade can create a unique space

Benjamin Moore Simply White Living Room Fireplace

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@livingandbeauty

Benjamin Moore Simply White Cozy Living Room

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Benjamin Moore OC-117 for bathroom (5 photos)

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm light grey real bathrooms.

Benjamin Moore Simply White bathroom paint review

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@renovating.no.32

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Benjamin Moore OC-117 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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@bloomsburykitchens

Benjamin Moore Simply White Kitchen Cabinets

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Simply White for exterior (4 photos)

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 grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

@livingwithlady

Benjamin Moore Simply White House Exterior Paint

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Benjamin Moore Simply White reviews (17 photos)

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

Benjamin Moore Simply White bathroom paint

@jaredspaintinghamilton

Benjamin Moore Simply White hallway paint

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Benjamin Moore Simply White Entry Hallway Paint

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What are Benjamin Moore Simply White undertones?

Simply White OC-117 reads as a very light, low-saturation white that is close to neutral, with a faint yellow-leaning cast in the supplied digital sample. That slight yellow direction can make it feel less stark than a cooler blue-leaning white, though the sample is subtle enough that a definite undertone is hard to confirm from HEX alone. Benjamin Moore describes it as a clean, crisp white with “the slightest hint of warmth,” which fits its primarily white appearance rather than making it a clearly creamy white. Warm artificial light may bring out its gentle warmth, while cooler daylight can make it appear cleaner and more neutral.

Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.

HEX value:

#F6F6ED

RGB code:

246, 246, 237

Is Benjamin Moore Simply White cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 60°, this Grey reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

OC-117 Simply White HSL code: 60, 33%, 95%

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

How light temperature affects Simply White

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

Sunrise

Morning

Noon

Afternoon

Sunset

In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange-red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange-yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Darker shades

OC-117
Simply White

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Simply White with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Luxe.

OC-117
Simply White

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LRV of Simply White

Simply White has an LRV of 89.52% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 89.52%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models

Format	Code
HEX	#F6F6ED
RGB Decimal	246, 246, 237
RGB Percent	96.47%, 96.47%, 92.94%
HSV	Hue: 60° Saturation: 3.66% Value: 96.47%
HSL	hsl(60, 33, 95)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.66 Key: 3.53
YIQ	Y: 244.974 I: 2.892 Q: -2.801
XYZ	X: 86.244 Y: 91.619 Z: 93.239
CIE Lab	L:96.664 a:-1.56 b:4.327
CIE Luv	L:96.664 u:0.497 v:6.897
Decimal	16185069
Hunter Lab	95.718, -6.673, 9.248