Nano White → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Behr Nano White (PPU12-13), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Nano White
If you love Behr Nano White but need a Benjamin Moore alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Benjamin Moore, your local store does not carry Behr, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Nano White (PPU12-13) is a very light white with cool clean white undertones. A cool, clean white with minimal undertone. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 86) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Nano White and every Benjamin Moore color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The good news: there is a strong Benjamin Moore match for Nano White. Chantilly Lace (OC-65) comes in with a Delta E of 2.8, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Chantilly Lace is similar.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Nano White
Chantilly Lace is similar.
| Nano White | Chantilly Lace | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 86 | 92.2 |
| Hex | #EFEEE8 | #F5F5F3 |
| Undertone | Cool Clean White | True Neutral |
| Family | White | White |
Undertone Comparison
Nano White has cool clean white undertones. A cool, clean white with minimal undertone.
Chantilly Lace has true neutral undertones. About as close to a true, pure white as Benjamin Moore offers. No visible yellow, pink, or blue. Clean and crisp.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Nano White's cool clean white quality may read differently than Chantilly Lace's true neutral character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Nano White in Your Room
Clean and bright. A reliable cool white.
Chantilly Lace in Your Room
Stays white in virtually all lighting conditions. Won't pull warm or cool. The go-to if you want a white that just looks white, period.
LRV and Brightness
Nano White has an LRV of 86, while Chantilly Lace has an LRV of 92.2. That means Chantilly Lace reflects more light. If you switch from Nano White to Chantilly Lace, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Nano White
Behr recommends Nano White for: trim, ceilings, cabinets, bathroom, modern interiors. With an LRV of 86, this is a very light color that reflects a lot of light and works well in any room, including smaller spaces where you want to maintain a bright, open feel. It is light enough for whole-house use without making rooms feel washed out or sterile.
Chantilly Lace is recommended for: trim, ceilings, cabinets, modern interiors, bathroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Chantilly Lace in the same rooms you planned for Nano White.
Nano White in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Nano White (PPU12-13) is Chantilly Lace (OC-65) with a Delta E of 2.8, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Chantilly Lace is similar. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Nano White is a Behr color with cool clean white undertones and an LRV of 86. Chantilly Lace is a Benjamin Moore color with true neutral undertones and an LRV of 92.2. With a Delta E of 2.8, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 2.8, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Benjamin Moore equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Benjamin Moore. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Benjamin Moore work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.