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Crisp Linen CSP-305
On-screen approximation from the published RGB value. Order a physical sample before you decide.
Undertone: Noticeable yellow undertone
In CIELAB, Crisp Linen sits at L* 96.7, a* -1.5, b* 7.6. Its hue angle is 102° and its chroma is 7.7, so it leans yellow clearly enough to notice on a full wall. It classifies as warm. Among Benjamin Moore colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 42%.
LRV 89.6: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 89.6, Crisp Linen is lighter than 100% of Benjamin Moore colors. Reflects most light. Works in dim rooms, north-facing spaces, ceilings and trim; can look stark in strong southern light.
Closest Sherwin-Williams match to Crisp Linen
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Column | SW 7562 | 1.96 | Very close | |
| Cheviot | SW 9503 | 2.41 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Pearl Onion | SW 7126 | 2.43 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Closest Behr match to Crisp Linen
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powdered Snow | W-D-700 | 0.79 | Practically identical | |
| Vermont Cream | W-B-400 | 0.83 | Practically identical | |
| Fragrant Jasmine | PWN-21 | 0.96 | Practically identical |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayonnaise | OC-85 | 0.56 | Practically identical | |
| Mayonnaise | 2152-70 | 0.56 | Practically identical | |
| Mascarpone | AF-20 | 0.95 | Practically identical | |
| White Chocolate | OC-127 | 0.97 | Practically identical | |
| White Chocolate | 2149-70 | 0.97 | Practically identical | |
| Capitol White | CW-10 | 1.13 | Very close |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Benjamin Moore with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Woodland Snow 2161-70 · darker, LRV 85.6
- White Zinfandel 880 · darker, LRV 84.7
- Whitewater Bay OC-70 · darker, LRV 84.7
Colors that go with Crisp Linen
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- White Heaven 2068-70 · complementary (180°)
- Sun Kissed Peach 2168-70 · analogous (−30°)
- Tint of Mint 851 · analogous (+30°)
- Icy Blue 2057-70 · triadic (120°)
- Pink Peony 2078-70 · triadic (240°)
Crisp Linen vs popular colors
- Cloud White (Benjamin Moore OC-130, ΔE 2.0) is darker (LRV 85.0 vs 89.6), more blue/cool, more muted.
- Simply White (Benjamin Moore OC-117, ΔE 2.6) is about as light, more blue/cool, more muted.
- Swiss Coffee (Benjamin Moore OC-45, ΔE 2.6) is darker (LRV 81.9 vs 89.6), more blue/cool, more muted.