Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace OC-65: Paint Color Review

Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace: a popular white paint color

When finding the best white paint color for your project, Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace is a GREAT place to start.

Why? As far as Benjamin Moore is concerned, it’s the WHITEST white, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best white for you and your home. This is why we’re diving in a little deeper today with a close-up look at this gorgeous white paint color…

What type of paint color is Chantilly Lace? Is it a true white paint color?

Chantilly Lace is a white paint color, and as far as Benjamin Moore is concerned, it’s THE WHITEST white!

But that’s not to say it’s the whitest white on the market, as Behr and Sherwin Williams take those top spots (I’ll post the links later at the end of this article). But, even though there are brighter whites, if you love Benjamin Moore paint, I won’t hesitate to say that Chantilly Lace is a GREAT way to get a gorgeous white look (whereas many of their other whites wouldn’t do the trick).

Is Chantilly Lace a warm white or a cool white paint color?

Being a relatively clean, simple white, Chantilly Lace will flex a LOT depending on your exposure and interior finishes. If you have north-facing light, you might find it picks up a subtle cool blue or gray-blue cast. If you have south-facing light or even afternoon western light, you’ll see it leaning a bit warm, without looking as warm as a traditional warm white paint color would.

In the warm south-facing sun of Hawaii, Chantilly Lace looks lovely and soft, as shown below…

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What’s the LRV of Chantilly Lace?

Chantilly Lace has an LRV of 92.2, which puts it WELLLLL into the white range. While it isn’t THE most ‘white’ white paint color, it’s close (learn more about LRV HERE). Sherwin Williams High Reflective White has a slightly higher LRV but a similar approach. Behr Ultra Pure White is THE most white white, with an LRV of 94.

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

Does Chantilly Lace have any undertones? 

The great thing about Chantilly Lace is that it has VERY LITTLE UNDERTONE, meaning it’s going to act like white – more so than ANY OTHER Benjamin Moore white paint color. However, I find it more likely to cat JUST slightly warm…just.

What’s the best way to sample Chantilly Lace?

Like with every paint color, 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

Which white paint color goes with Chantilly Lace?

If you’re painting your walls Chantilly Lace, I 100% suggest painting your trim and/or cabinets Chantilly Lace as well to avoid contrasting undertones.

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Is Chantilly Lace a good color for the exterior of my home?

If you’re wanting to paint your exterior siding or brick white, it certainly could be. It’s also a great choice for trim and garage doors for a clean contrast with the main color.

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Is Chantilly Lace the most popular white paint color?

I’d say it’s certainly in the Top 5. And while I love the flexibility of Sherwin Williams Pure White or even Benjamin Moore White Dove, Chantilly Lace’s clean but soft approach is a GREAT fit for many rooms and styles.

Top to bottom – High Reflective White, Super White, Chantilly Lace, Decorators White

What Sherwin Williams paint colors are the same as or similar to Chantilly Lace?

• Sherwin Williams High Reflective White…that’s the only one I’d bother with

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What type of paint colors look good with Chantilly Lace?

• Chantilly Lace is good with most colors but PREFERS the cooler end of things
• Chantilly Lace is ‘ooookay’ with warm colors like beige, tan and cream, but generally, I would choose a slightly warmer white like Sherwin Williams High Reflective White if I want a ‘white’ trim color that isn’t a soft or creamy white

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

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