Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace: LRV, Undertones and a Little More

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

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

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!

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

Chantilly Lace is a white paint colour, 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 colour?

Being a relatively clean, simple white, Chantilly Lace will actually 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 colour would.

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

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 colour, it’s close (learn more about LRV HERE). Sherwin Williams High Reflective White has a slightly higher LRV, but a very 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.

What are the undertones of Chantilly Lace?

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 colour, however, I find its more likely to cat JUST slightly warm…just.

What’s the best way to sample Chantilly Lace?

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 Chantilly Lace, what’s the best white paint colour for my trim or cabinets?

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.

Is Chantilly Lace a good colour 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 colour.

Is Chantilly Lace the most popular white paint colour?

I’d say it’s certainly in the Top 5. Personally, I lean more towards the flexibility of Sherwin Williams Pure White or even Benjamin Moore White Dove, but it really depends on the needs of the room and the finishes in it, as well as the homeowner’s personal tastes.

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

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

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

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.

What type of paint colours look good with Chantilly Lace?

Chantilly Lace is good with most colours but PREFERS the cooler end of things
Chantilly Lace is ‘ooookay’ with warm colours 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 colour that isn’t a soft or creamy white

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Comments

Susan says

November 11, 2020 at 7:38 pm

Hi Kylie – I am learning so much about paint colours from your site! If I were to paint a room say chantilly white walls and trim – what do you recommend for the ceiling?

Thanks Susan

- KylieMawdsley says
  
  November 12, 2020 at 11:46 am
  
  Hi Susan, I would DEFINITELY do Chantilly on the ceiling too! Just in flat finish :).