Benjamin Moore First Crush: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect neutral paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Benjamin Moore First Crush and if it might be right for your home!

Warm, soft neutrals are a great choice when you're looking for a paint color with some warmth and sophistication. These paint colors provide a neutral backdrop without feeling cold or stark.

Gentle neutrals work well with a variety of decor styles, finishes, and other paint colors, making them a versatile choice.

However, soft neutrals can have a variety of undertones and levels of color depth, so it's important to dive into the details before making a selection.

Let's talk about Benjamin Moore First Crush and if it might be right for your home!

First Crush, Benjamin Moore, CSP-310

Benjamin Moore First Crush is a gentle, warm neutral with a subtle blush undertone. It creates an inviting feel, ideal for gathering spaces such as kitchens or living rooms.

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Color Family

First Crush is in the neutral family.

Light Reflectance Value

72

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 72, First Crush is considered a dark off-white. Generally, anything with an LRV from 72-82 is considered off-white, with anything higher than 82 being true white.

First Crush is light enough to brighten up most spaces, but it has just enough depth to keep it from feeling too washed out. It works well in both small and large rooms.

RGB Colors

R: 232 G: 222 B: 207

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

#E8DECF

Undertones

First Crush has a blush undertone.

In rooms with lots of natural light, especially those south-facing rooms, First Crush can lean more towards a warm, creamy off-white, almost tan, with its blush undertone gently coming forward.

In north-facing rooms without much natural light, First Crush will appear slightly darker and more neutral / less warm, giving it an almost greige appearance.

Best uses

First Crush is a light and bright neutral that brings warmth to any room. Its slight color depth is great for hiding scuffs and marks better than a true white.

 Here are some of my favorite places to use First Crush:

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

Similar Colors

• Benjamin Moore Ionic Column
• Behr White Mocha
• Sherwin Williams Divine White
• Benjamin Moore Sonnet
• Behr Cinnamon Cake
• Sherwin Williams Moderate White
• Benjamin Moore Maritime White

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Coordinating Colors

First Crush is a versatile neutral that pairs well with a wide range of colors.

I love how First Crush looks with warm neutrals, such as browns, beiges, grays, and greiges. It also pairs well with blues, greens, reds, and pinks. You can easily mix and match to suit your style.

Muted mid-toned blues:

• Jamestown Blue
• Van Courtland Blue
• Province Blue
• Water's Edge
• Amsterdam

Muted soft browns:

• Whipped Mocha
• Whispering Woods
• Baywood Brown
• Muddy York
• Broken Arrow

Whites with a touch of pink:

• Alabaster
• Opulence
• Gardenia
• White Zinfandel
• Vintage Taupe

Trim Colors

First Crush is a tricky one. Its blush undertone doesn't always blend well with soft whites, which often lean yellow. Your best bet is a soft off-white that's not too warm, such as Swiss Coffee, or a white with a touch of pink, such as Alabaster.

Or, use First Crush for both walls and trim. Just choose a different finish for a tone-on-tone contrast.

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

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FAQS

Here are some frequently asked questions about First Crush.

What color is Benjamin Moore First Crush?

Benjamin Moore First Crush is a gentle, warm neutral with a subtle blush undertone.

What color trim goes with BM First Crush?

First Crush is a tricky one for trim. Its blush undertone doesn't always blend well with soft whites, which often lean yellow. Try Swiss Coffee (a soft off-white that's not too warm) or Alabaster (a white with a touch of pink).

Or, use First Crush for both walls and trim. Just choose a different finish for tone on tone contrast, meaning choose First Crush in eggshell finish for the walls and First Crush in semi-gloss for the trim. This gives a gentle finished look. 

What's the difference: BM First Crush vs White Dove?

First Crush is darker (LRV 72) and an off-white. White Dove is lighter (LRV 83) and a clean, classic white.

Between the two, First Crush has more blush / orange in it, and White Dove has more yellow.

First Crush is also more saturated, whereas White Dove is softer and more muted.

Your favorite will depend on your personal decor style and the lighting in your space. Swatch both and see which fits your style best!

What's the difference: BM First Crush vs Ionic Column?

BM First Crush and Ionic Column are similar paint colors; however, no two paint colors are exactly alike.

First Crush is lighter, with an LRV of 72, which makes it a dark off-white. Ionic Column is darker, with an LRV of 70, which makes it a light beige.

First Crush has blush undertones; Ionic Column has gray undertones.

First Crush is a bit warmer and more saturated; Ionic Column is more neutral and less saturated.

If you're debating between these two colors, my advice is simple: swatch them both. Paint samples on your walls, check them in different lighting, and go with the one that feels right.

What's the difference: BM First Crush vs Maritime White?

While BM First Crush and Maritime White are similar paint colors, no two paint colors are exactly alike.

The biggest difference is First Crush is more pink / orange and Maritime White leans more yellow.

Both have an LRV of 71, meaning neither is lighter or darker than the other.

First Crush is also slightly more saturated, whereas Maritime White is a bit softer / more muted.

If you’re torn between the two, try swatching them side by side to see which one feels right in your space.

What is the hex code for Benjamin Moore First Crush?

The hex code for Benjamin Moore First Crush is #E8DECF. This is helpful if you're trying to match it for any digital projects.