Benjamin Moore Simply White (OC-117) records 91.71% LRV and 97 L*_HK lightness (#F6F6ED, RGB 246/246/237). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=96.66, a*=-1.56, b*=4.32, C*=4.59, h°=109.9°) place OC-117 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Simply White (OC-117) are Behr Whisper White (HDC-MD-08, ΔE=0.75) and Sherwin-Williams High Reflective White (SW 7757, ΔE=1.4).
Benjamin Moore Simply White (OC-117, #F6F6ED) 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) | Simply White (OC-117) | #F6F6ED | 91.71% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) | #F4F3EA | 89% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.75 (98.4%) |
| Behr #2 | Polar Bear (75) | #F5F4EC | 90% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.82 (98.3%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | High Reflective White (SW 7757) | #F7F7F1 | 92.71% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.40 (97.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Extra White (SW 7006) | #EEEFEA | 85.89% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 2.30 (95.2%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.75 match for OC-117: Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) delivers -2.7 LRV points deeper than Simply White (OC-117) with matched C*=4.61 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.82 match for OC-117: Polar Bear (75) delivers -1.7 LRV points deeper than Simply White (OC-117) with matched C*=4.1 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.83 match for OC-117: Fresh Popcorn (BWC-11) delivers -2.7 LRV points deeper than Simply White (OC-117) with +0.53 higher C*=5.12 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.4 equivalent for OC-117: High Reflective White (SW 7757) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Simply White (OC-117) with -1.53 softer C*=3.06 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.3 alternative to OC-117: Extra White (SW 7006) delivers -5.8 LRV points deeper than Simply White (OC-117) with -1.99 softer C*=2.6 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.54 alternative to OC-117: Pure White (SW 7005) delivers -7.9 LRV points deeper than Simply White (OC-117) with -1.49 softer C*=3.1 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Simply White (#F6F6ED, LRV 91.71%).
Simply White (OC-117, b*=4.32) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Simply White
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for OC-117 (2700K shifts to #FFEEC9)
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Code OC-117 (Simply White) reflects 91.71% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Simply White (OC-117) registers J'=97.2, a'=-2.07, and b'=3.28 with HSL (60°, 33%, 95%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 97 L*_HK. Because OC-117 carries a*=-1.56 red-green and b*=4.32 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=4.59, Simply White projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore OC-117 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Simply White (OC-117) holds its native #FFF4E3 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, OC-117 adapts to #FFF3D9; at 3500K halogen, Simply White transitions to #FFF1D3; at 3000K residential LED, OC-117 warms to #FFEFCD; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Simply White (OC-117) settles at #FFEEC9.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Simply White (OC-117, #F6F6ED), Behr Whisper White (HDC-MD-08, #F4F3EA, LRV 89%) scores ΔE2000=0.75 and CAM16=0.9, followed by Polar Bear (75, ΔE=0.82). In Sherwin-Williams, High Reflective White (SW 7757, #F7F7F1, LRV 92.71%) achieves ΔE2000=1.4 ahead of Extra White (SW 7006, ΔE=2.3). Coordinate OC-117 with Snow White (OC-66) ceilings, Misty Gray (2124-60) trim, Titanium (2141-60) hallways, and Silver Song (1557) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Simply White (OC-117) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 91.71% (#F6F6ED) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 97 L*_HK.
At 91.71% reflectance, Simply White (OC-117) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (60°, 33%, 95%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=96.66, a*=-1.56, b*=4.32) classifies Benjamin Moore Simply White (OC-117) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=4.59 chroma and h°=109.9° hue.
Pair Simply White (OC-117) with North & East Windows for OC-117 (91.71% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Simply White. Under 2700K evening bulbs, OC-117 shifts from #F6F6ED toward #FFEEC9.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Simply White (OC-117, #F6F6ED) are Behr Whisper White (HDC-MD-08, #F4F3EA) at ΔE2000=0.75 and Sherwin-Williams High Reflective White (SW 7757, #F7F7F1) at ΔE2000=1.4.
Both HDC-MD-08 and SW 7757 matches are verified against Simply White (OC-117) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Simply White (OC-117, LRV 91.71%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Misty Gray (2124-60, #E8EBEA, LRV 82.5%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Misty Gray (2124-60) with Simply White (OC-117) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.