Benjamin Moore Antique White (909) records 79.88% LRV and 92.2 L*_HK lightness (#F2E5D3, RGB 242/229/211). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=91.51, a*=1.46, b*=10.36, C*=10.46, h°=82°) place 909 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Antique White (909) are Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11, ΔE=0.22) and Sherwin-Williams Crisp Linen (SW 6378, ΔE=0.22).
Benjamin Moore Antique White (909, #F2E5D3) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Benjamin Moore) | Antique White (909) | #F2E5D3 | 79.88% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Delicate Lace (PPU5-11) | #F3E6D4 | 80% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.22 (99.5%) |
| Behr #2 | Vanilla Delight (W-B-220) | #F5E8D5 | 82% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.75 (98.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Crisp Linen (SW 6378) | #F3E6D4 | 80.66% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.22 (99.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Eggwhite (SW 6364) | #F3E5D2 | 80.02% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.47 (99%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.22 match for 909: Delicate Lace (PPU5-11) delivers identical 80% reflectance to 909 with matched C*=10.45 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.75 match for 909: Vanilla Delight (W-B-220) delivers +2.1 LRV points lighter than Antique White (909) with matched C*=10.9 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.79 match for 909: Buckwheat Flour (S280-1) delivers -2.9 LRV points deeper than Antique White (909) with matched C*=10.95 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.22 match for 909: Crisp Linen (SW 6378) delivers identical 80.66% reflectance to 909 with matched C*=10.45 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.47 match for 909: Eggwhite (SW 6364) delivers identical 80.02% reflectance to 909 with +0.63 higher C*=11.09 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.74 match for 909: White Hyacinth (SW 46) delivers identical 79.98% reflectance to 909 with +1.1 higher C*=11.56 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Antique White (#F2E5D3, LRV 79.88%).
Antique White (909, b*=10.36) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Antique White (909)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 909 (2700K shifts to #FFDDB2)
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Code 909 (Antique White) reflects 79.88% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Antique White (909) registers J'=92.9, a'=1.24, and b'=6.88 with HSL (35°, 54%, 89%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 92.2 L*_HK. Because 909 carries a*=1.46 red-green and b*=10.36 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.46, Antique White projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 909 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Antique White (909) holds its native #FAE3CA swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 909 adapts to #FFE2C1; at 3500K halogen, Antique White transitions to #FFE1BB; at 3000K residential LED, 909 warms to #FFDFB6; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Antique White (909) settles at #FFDDB2.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Antique White (909, #F2E5D3), Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11, #F3E6D4, LRV 80%) scores ΔE2000=0.22 and CAM16=0.3, followed by Vanilla Delight (W-B-220, ΔE=0.75). In Sherwin-Williams, Crisp Linen (SW 6378, #F3E6D4, LRV 80.66%) achieves ΔE2000=0.22 ahead of Eggwhite (SW 6364, ΔE=0.47). Coordinate 909 with Super White (OC-152) ceilings, Chalk White (2126-70) trim, Litchfield Gray (HC-78) hallways, and Gallery Buff (CSP-225) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Antique White (909) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 79.88% (#F2E5D3) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 92.2 L*_HK.
At 79.88% reflectance, Antique White (909) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (35°, 54%, 89%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=91.51, a*=1.46, b*=10.36) classifies Benjamin Moore Antique White (909) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=10.46 chroma and h°=82° hue.
Pair Antique White (909) with North & East Windows for 909 (79.88% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Antique White (909). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 909 shifts from #F2E5D3 toward #FFDDB2.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Antique White (909, #F2E5D3) are Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11, #F3E6D4) at ΔE2000=0.22 and Sherwin-Williams Crisp Linen (SW 6378, #F3E6D4) at ΔE2000=0.22.
Both PPU5-11 and SW 6378 matches are verified against Antique White (909) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Antique White (909, LRV 79.88%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70, #EAEDEB, LRV 84.05%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Chalk White (2126-70) with Antique White (909) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.