Benjamin Moore Linen White: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect creamy off-white paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Benjamin Moore Linen White and if it might be right for your home!

If you love the look of white walls but want something warmer and cozier, a creamy off-white might be just what you need.

Creamy off-whites give you that soft, inviting feel while still keeping things light and neutral. They work beautifully in so many spaces without feeling stark or cold.

One of my favorite creamy whites? Benjamin Moore Linen White. It’s warm, cozy, and bright without feeling too yellow.

Let’s take a closer look at why this color might be perfect for your home!

Linen White, Benjamin Moore, 912

Linen White is a soft, creamy off-white with warm yellow undertones. It creates a sense of comfort and warmth, making any space feel more inviting

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Color Family

Linen White is in the white family.

Light Reflectance Value

81

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of 81, Linen White is a bright off-white that still has enough depth to feel cozy.

Typically, off-whites fall in the 72-82 range, while anything above 82 starts looking like a true white.

RGB Colors

R: 243 G: 234 B: 217

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#F3EAD9

Undertones

Linen White is a soft, creamy off-white with warm yellow undertones.

In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Linen White will appear lighter and warmer, almost a creamy white.

In north-facing rooms with less light, it can read more neutral but may appear slightly dingy in very dim spaces.

Best uses

Because it’s warm and neutral, Linen White works well as a whole house paint color, especially if you have a lot of south-facing rooms.

It looks great in:

• Living rooms
• Bedrooms
• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Home exterior
• Interior doors
• Cabinets
• Furniture

If you have a north-facing room, you might prefer a brighter white for a fresher look.

Similar Colors

If you love Linen White but want something slightly different, check out these similar shades:

• Benjamin Moore Navajo White
• Behr Dover Cliffs
• Sherwin Williams Restful White
• Benjamin Moore Timid White
• Behr Cotton Ridge
• Sherwin Williams Paperwhite
• Benjamin Moore Marble White

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Coordinating Colors

As a light and bright creamy white, Linen White pairs well with a variety of colors, including other warm colors, such as beiges or rust oranges.

For more contrast, pair Linen White with cool colors such as grays, blues or greens.

Deep gray-blue-greens:

• Night Train
• Duxbury Gray
• Apollo Blue
• Steep Cliff Gray
• Quarry Rock

Sandy beiges:

• Clay Beige
• Berber White
• Temporal Spirit
• Cream Fleece
• Natural Linen

Deep rust oranges:

• Masada
• Terra Mauve
• Warmed Cognac
• Copper Kettle
• Byzantine

Trim Colors

With white paint colors, you have two main choices for trim:

1. Match your walls – Use Linen White in different finishes (eggshell for walls, semi-gloss for trim).
2. Create contrast – Pair Linen White walls with a bright white trim.

Bright white trim colors:

• Benjamin Moore Simply White
• Sherwin Williams Extra White
• Behr Ultra Pure White

If you want to use Linen White for both walls and trim, just choose different finishes for the two.

So, choose Linen White in eggshell finish for the walls and Linen White in semi-gloss for the trim. This gives a nice, soft finished look. 

However, note if you change wall colors often, you may want to pick a more neutral trim option, as Linen White can be harder to pair with other wall colors down the line.

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FAQS

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Linen White.

Is Linen White warm or cool?

Benjamin Moore Linen White is a warm creamy white paint color with yellow undertones. It feels welcoming and inviting.

What's the difference: Benjamin Moore Linen White vs Behr Linen White?

Both are warm creamy whites, but:

• BM Linen White (LRV 81) is slightly darker than Behr Linen White (LRV 85).
• BM Linen White leans more yellow, while Behr Linen White leans slightly more orange.
• Behr Linen White is more saturated than BM Linen White.

If you’re unsure, swatch both and see which one works best in your space!

What is the undertone of Benjamin Moore Linen White?

Linen White has warm yellow undertones, which give it a soft, welcoming feel.

Is BM Linen White too yellow?

While it has warm undertones, Linen White stays in the creamy off-white category. In bright sunlight, it can look warmer, but it doesn’t typically lean into a strong yellow.

If you’re worried about too much warmth, try swatching it first to see how it looks in your space.

What's the difference: BM Linen White vs BM Navajo White?

Benjamin Moore Linen White and Navajo White share many similarities. Both are warm, creamy off-whites.

• Navajo White (LRV 78) is darker than Linen White (LRV 81).
• Navajo White leans slightly more yellow, while Linen White has a bit of an orange-beige warmth.
• Linen White is a touch brighter and more saturated.

If you’re debating between the two, test them side by side to see which one fits your space best.

Is Linen White a good trim color?

Linen White works well as trim if your walls are also Linen White.

However, if you’re looking for a trim color to go with other wall colors, Linen White might not be the best choice. Its warm, creamy tone doesn’t always pair well with cooler wall colors.

For a more versatile trim, try:

• Benjamin Moore White Dove
• Sherwin Williams Alabaster
• Behr Cameo White

Thanks for reading!