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Palace White

Benjamin Moore · OC-100

The Analysis

Palace White is a warm, creamy off-white that acts as a reliable light-reflector. With an LRV of 74.97, it provides enough depth to keep a room from feeling sterile while making smaller spaces feel open and comfortable.

This is an ideal 'whole-home' neutral that functions perfectly as a main wall colour. It acts as a subtle backdrop that highlights furniture and art without competing for attention.

LRV 75

History & Origin

This colour leans into a traditional, heritage aesthetic. It mimics the classic, soft-toned plaster walls found in period homes, making it a great choice for restoring character or softening modern architecture.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyBeige

How to Use It

It excels in living rooms and bedrooms where you want a cozy feel. Pair it with warm wood tones like walnut or oak and unlacquered brass hardware to play up the golden undertones.

The Mood

Living with this colour feels grounding and balanced because it lacks the harsh, clinical brightness of a pure white. It creates a restful, stable atmosphere that makes a room feel inviting rather than energizing or cold.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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