Chantilly Lace vs Extra White
A side-by-side comparison of Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace (OC-65) and Sherwin Williams Extra White (SW 7006).
| Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace | Sherwin Williams Extra White | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | OC-65 | SW 7006 |
| Hex |
#F5F5F3
|
#F1F1ED
|
| RGB | 245, 245, 243 | 241, 241, 237 |
| LRV | 92.2 | 86 |
| Undertone | True Neutral | Neutral-Cool |
| Family | White | White |
| Best Rooms | Trim, Ceilings, Cabinets, Modern Interiors, Bathroom | Trim, Ceilings, Cabinets, Modern Interiors, Bathroom |
LRV Comparison
Light Reflectance Value measures how much light a color reflects. Chantilly Lace has an LRV of 92.2 (very light) and Extra White has an LRV of 86 (very light). Chantilly Lace will make a room feel noticeably brighter.
The Full Comparison
Two of the cleanest, most neutral whites from their respective brands. These are nearly interchangeable. Both have minimal undertone. If you're doing a full white room and want zero color distraction, either one works. The subtle difference: Chantilly Lace (BM) is very slightly warmer, while Extra White (SW) has the faintest cool lean. In most rooms, you won't notice the difference. This is one of the easiest cross-brand swaps in paint.
Chantilly Lace Undertones
About as close to a true, pure white as Benjamin Moore offers. No visible yellow, pink, or blue. Clean and crisp.
Extra White Undertones
A bright, clean white with very minimal undertone. The slightest cool lean keeps it feeling fresh without being icy.
Lighting Behavior
Chantilly Lace: 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.
Extra White: Stays clean and white in most conditions. In very warm light, it can look slightly cool compared to warmer whites like Alabaster.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Chantilly Lace (Benjamin Moore) and Extra White (Sherwin Williams) are not the same color. They're in the same family (white), but they differ in undertone, LRV, and how they behave in different lighting. Chantilly Lace has true neutral undertones, while Extra White has neutral-cool undertones. Always compare physical samples before choosing.
Chantilly Lace is lighter with an LRV of 92.2, compared to Extra White's LRV of 86. LRV (Light Reflectance Value) measures how much light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white).
You could, though most designers would recommend the opposite: Extra White (the darker shade, LRV 86) on walls and Chantilly Lace (the lighter shade, LRV 92.2) on trim. That said, rules are made to be broken.