Benjamin Moore Oxford White: LRV, Undertones and a Little More

While Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace and White Dove get a lot of the attention these days, there’s another white that’s got a TON of potential and could be an even BETTER fit for you and your home – and that’s Benjamin Moore Oxford White.

I love to show RELATEABLE & REAL homes, so ONLY use photos from my Online Colour Consulting clients. This means I don’t always have the quality pics I need (hence the ‘QUICK Review’), but DEFINITELY have some SUPER helpful info to help you on your way!

Is Oxford White a warm or cool paint colour?

Oxford White might look like a simple white, but it’s actually slightly warm. It’s not quite as warm as Benjamin Moore Simply White or Cloud White, but not as clean as Chantilly Lace.

What’s the LRV of Oxford White?

Oxford White has an LRV of 88.85, which means it’s definitely a WHITE paint colour. However, it’s not as white as Chantilly Lace or Sherwin Williams High Reflective White, but ALSO not as soft or warm as Benjamin Moore White Dove or Swiss Coffee.

Oxford White trim, White Dove walls

Not sure what LRV is? It could save your paint lovin’ life – read all about it HERE.

What are the undertones of Oxford White? Will it look yellow, green or blue?

While Oxford White is warm, it’s a VERY PASSIVE WARMTH with no obvious undertones. Sure, if you place it next to a COOL-toned marble, it could look warmer/creamier ‘in comparison’, however, generally speaking, it’s a relatively soft, muted white.

What’s the best way to sample Oxford White?

Like with every paint colour, I highly recommend using SAMPLIZE. Samplize is a peel & stick paint sample that you can easily move around your room for over HALF THE COST of traditional sample pots – and they deliver right to your front door!

Learn all about Samplize HERE

If I’m painting my walls Oxford White, what’s the best white paint colour for my trim?

If I suggest Oxford White to one of my Online Colour Consulting clients, I’m likely going to suggest Oxford White for the trim as well, and just let the shift in sheens do the visual work.

Is Oxford White a good colour for the exterior of my home?

If you’re looking to paint your exterior white, Oxford White could be an EXCELLENT choice.

What Sherwin Williams paint colours are the same as or similar to Oxford White?

You won’t find an exact match for ANY colour between brands – you WILL see shifts in undertones, temperature and depths. However, there are some with similar intentions, but different approaches…

Sherwin Williams Pure White (your best bet)

And if you’re thinking of colour matching between brands (ie: getting BM to make an SW paint colour), you might want to read THIS first.

Is Oxford White a popular paint colour right now?

Oxford White isn’t particularly popular, as other whites are definitely taking the main stage, whites like Sherwin Williams Pure White and Benjamin Moore White Dove, but that doesn’t mean Oxford White isn’t the best white for YOUR home and its finishes.

Not sure if Oxford White is right for you? Want a bit warmer or cooler? I’ve got more!

SHERWIN WILLIAMS HIGH REFLECTIVE WHITE

BENJAMIN MOORE SIMPLY WHITE

THE BEST WHITE PAINT COLOURS FROM BENJAMIN MOORE

Not sure which paint colour is best for YOUR home?

Check out my Online Paint Colour Consulting – I’d love to help!

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Erin
September 22, 2021 at 9:31 am

Is there a reason that you recommend Pure White more than Oxford White? They seem so similar. Our painter prefers BM paint so we would love to hear your opinion about these two colors. Thank you!

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  KylieMawdsley
  September 24, 2021 at 10:34 am
  
  Hi Erin! I find that sometimes Oxford White can look just a bit dingy yellow, just a bit off for me.
  
Carla Siegel
December 9, 2021 at 6:34 am

My walls in condo are BM Simply white in flat. Would you suggest White Dove or Chantilly Lace for the trim? I would do sheen for trim.
Thank you,
Carla Siegel
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  KylieMawdsley
  December 11, 2021 at 1:59 pm
  
  I definitely wouldn’t do White Dove. If you want to see the warmth of Simply White a bit more, Chantilly Lace would do that, but if you want Simply White to blend in a bit and act like the brightest white in the room, you would actually do Simply White on the trim!
  
Rachel
January 11, 2022 at 6:28 pm

Would you recommend Oxford White as an exterior trim? Paint color with siding painted something like charcoal blue?

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  KylieMawdsley
  January 14, 2022 at 2:05 pm
  
  Personally, I would lean more into BM Chantilly Lace, but of course, it can depend on window colour and what not.
  
LuAnn
January 14, 2022 at 8:11 am

I have cabinets painted in white dove and south facing windows in all rooms. I’d like to keep the walls in the white/neutrals to keep that clean farmhouse look and warm

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  KylieMawdsley
  January 14, 2022 at 2:01 pm
  
  I would definitely recommend sticking with White Dove on the walls as well then 🙂