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Ludwell White CW-275
On-screen approximation from the published RGB value. Order a physical sample before you decide.
Undertone: Saturated yellow (a color, not a neutral)
In CIELAB, Ludwell White sits at L* 92.7, a* -0.2, b* 18.4. Its hue angle is 91° and its chroma is 18.4, so it reads as an outright yellow rather than a neutral. It classifies as warm. Among Benjamin Moore colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 84%.
LRV 80.1: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 80.1, Ludwell White is lighter than 92% 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 Ludwell White
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Meringue | SW 7561 | 1.75 | Very close | |
| Glittery Yellow | SW 7125 | 1.86 | Very close | |
| Full Moon | SW 6679 | 1.95 | Very close |
Closest Behr match to Ludwell White
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Sunshine | PPL-40 | 0.37 | Practically identical | |
| Honey Moth | 350E-2 | 0.93 | Practically identical | |
| Rice Wine | M320-2 | 0.98 | Practically identical |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura | 169 | 0.57 | Practically identical | |
| Citrus Mist | 141 | 0.85 | Practically identical | |
| Porter Ranch Cream | 148 | 0.91 | Practically identical | |
| Antique Lace | 922 | 0.91 | Practically identical | |
| Antique Lace | OC-104 | 0.91 | Practically identical | |
| Hepplewhite Ivory | HC-36 | 1.00 | Very close |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Benjamin Moore with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Lime Ricky 393 · lighter, LRV 84.2
- Blossom Tint 933 · lighter, LRV 83.6
- Lightning Bolt 323 · lighter, LRV 82.8
- San Mateo Beaches 924 · darker, LRV 76.4
- French Manicure 1086 · darker, LRV 75.7
- Sweet Nectar 156 · darker, LRV 74.2
Colors that go with Ludwell White
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Windmill Wings 2067-60 · complementary (180°)
- Daytona Peach 079 · analogous (−30°)
- Lime Accent 407 · analogous (+30°)
- Blue Seafoam 2056-60 · triadic (120°)
- Bunny Nose Pink 2074-60 · triadic (240°)
Ludwell White vs popular colors
- Windham Cream (Benjamin Moore HC-6, ΔE 1.3) is about as light, more green.
- Rich Cream (Benjamin Moore 2153-60, ΔE 1.4) is darker (LRV 76.6 vs 80.1), more blue/cool.
- Philadelphia Cream (Benjamin Moore HC-30, ΔE 2.9) is darker (LRV 69.1 vs 80.1), more yellow/warm, more saturated.