What color is Simply White?
Simply White (OC-117) is a bright white with a soft hint of warmth. It is nearly as bright as Benjamin Moore's crispest whites, but slightly warmer, so it looks fresh without feeling cold or clinical.
Simply White undertones
On the yellow–blue axis Simply White measures +4.3, about double the warmth of Chantilly Lace (+2.2) and close to White Dove (+4.5). On the green–red axis it is −1.6, a faint cool lean. The result is a clean white with a gentle, sunny warmth that never turns yellow on its own.
Simply White LRV
Simply White has an LRV of 89.52, almost as bright as Chantilly Lace (90.04) and much brighter than White Dove (83.16). That makes it a natural middle choice: brighter than the soft whites, warmer than the crisp ones.
Clean white, slightly gray
Bright and warm
Sunny in the morning, softer later
Clean by day, warm at sunset
Simulated from the manufacturer's color values. Always test a sample in your own light.
Simply White kitchen cabinets and other uses
Kitchen cabinets. Simply White is a favorite for white kitchens because it looks bright and clean but keeps a little warmth, which flatters wood floors and brass or gold hardware. Next to stark white quartz it will look slightly warmer; next to creamy stone it looks crisp.
Walls and trim. On walls it brightens dim rooms without the starkness of the coolest whites, and as trim it suits warm and neutral wall colors alike.
When to avoid Simply White
Avoid Simply White as an all-over wall color in very large, sunny rooms, where its LRV of 89.52 can glare. It also makes creamy whites nearby look dingy. For a softer white, White Dove (OC-17) is the step down.
Simply White hex code, RGB and LRV
Benjamin Moore lists Simply White (OC-117) as hex #F6F6ED, RGB 246, 246, 237 and LRV 89.52.
Colors that go with Simply White
Benjamin Moore's coordinating colors for Simply White:
Dove Wing and Silver Satin are soft neutrals for adjoining walls; Somerville Red and Casco Bay, a deep teal, show how well Simply White sets off strong color.
Colors similar to Simply White
Cloud White and White Heron are its closest Benjamin Moore neighbors. In Sherwin-Williams, High Reflective White is the nearest we measured.
| Color | Brand | LRV | Difference (ΔE) | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud White OC-130 | Benjamin Moore | 85.1 | 1.4 | Review |
| White Heron OC-57 | Benjamin Moore | 86.7 | 1.4 | — |
| White Dove OC-17 | Benjamin Moore | 83.2 | 1.7 | Comparison |
| High Reflective White SW 7757 | Sherwin-Williams | 92.7 | 1.4 | — |
| White Snow SW 9541 | Sherwin-Williams | 90.3 | 1.6 | — |
| Cheviot SW 9503 | Sherwin-Williams | 88.7 | 2.0 | — |
ΔE is the CIEDE2000 color difference between the two manufacturer colors: around 1 is barely visible; 2–3 is visible when the chips sit side by side.
Choosing between the two most popular Benjamin Moore whites? See Simply White vs White Dove.
Simply White FAQs
What color is Benjamin Moore Simply White?
Simply White (OC-117) is a bright white with a soft hint of warmth and an LRV of 89.52.
Is Simply White warm or cool?
Slightly warm (yellow–blue +4.3), warmer than Chantilly Lace but much brighter than White Dove.
What is the LRV of Simply White?
89.52, according to Benjamin Moore.
What is the hex code for Simply White?
#F6F6ED, which is RGB 246, 246, 237.
Is Simply White good for kitchen cabinets?
Yes. It looks bright and clean with a little warmth that suits wood floors and brass or gold hardware.
What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Simply White?
The closest Sherwin-Williams color we measured is High Reflective White (ΔE 1.4).
Can Simply White be used outside?
Yes. Benjamin Moore colors can be mixed in its exterior paints; in sun it reads as a bright white.