Chantilly Lace OC-65 is the crisper, brighter white, with an LRV of 90 and almost no yellow, the cleanest white of the two.
Pure White SW 7005 is the slightly deeper, versatile white, with an LRV of 84 and a cool-neutral lean that sits between stark white and soft white.
They are cross-brand (Benjamin Moore versus Sherwin-Williams) whites, so the tiebreaker is a small depth gap and the crisp-versus-versatile lean, not a big undertone split. Test both on a photo of your space before you commit.
Chantilly Lace and Pure White are the two bright whites that come up when a homeowner wants a clean white but cannot decide how stark to go, and is comparing Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams. They are close in family, but there is a real gap: Chantilly Lace sits at LRV 90, Pure White at 84, a 6-point swing. Chantilly Lace is the crispest, almost-zero-yellow white; Pure White is the versatile in-between white that is not stark. This is our side-by-side method for comparing paint colors applied to the two bright whites that bridge the two biggest US brands.
The numbers side by side
| Attribute | Chantilly Lace OC-65 | Pure White SW 7005 |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Crisp clean white, almost no yellow | Cool-neutral white, versatile |
| LRV | 90 | 84 |
| Approximate hex | #F4F6F1 | #EDECE6 |
| Undertone | Clean, crisp, neutral, no yellow | Cool-neutral, slight warmth, in-between |
| Loves | Crisp modern trim, minimalist | Versatile, whole-home, balanced |
| Watch out for | Showing wall imperfections, feeling stark | Not as crisp as Chantilly Lace |
| Overall vibe | Crisp, clean, bright | Versatile, balanced, clean |
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LRV figures are the published values from each brand. Hex values are approximate digital renderings only, and screens vary; the authoritative reference is always a physical paint chip from the retailer.
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Room by room, exposure by exposure
| Situation | Usual winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
| North-facing, cool light | Chantilly Lace | It stays crisp and clean in cool light; Pure White reads a touch softer here. |
| Bright south, warm light | Pure White | Its slight warmth reads softer in strong sun; Chantilly Lace can feel stark. |
| Modern crisp trim and cabinets | Chantilly Lace | The crispest, almost-no-yellow white reads sharp on trim and cabinet fronts. |
| Whole-house walls | Pure White | The versatile LRV 84 reads clean without feeling stark across a whole house. |
| Walls with imperfections | Pure White | The slightly deeper, less stark white hides bumps better; Chantilly Lace shows them. |
| Minimalist, cool-modern scheme | Chantilly Lace | The crispest white fits a cool, modern, minimalist palette. |
Because both sit at LRV 84 to 90, depth is a small factor and the crisp-versus-versatile lean does most of the work. Chantilly Lace wins wherever you want the crispest, cleanest, almost-no-yellow white, especially on modern trim and cabinets. Pure White wins wherever you want a versatile, in-between white that reads clean without feeling stark across a whole house. They are close enough that in some lights they nearly merge, so the only reliable way to tell them apart is on your own wall.
When to choose Chantilly Lace
- You want the crispest, brightest white with almost no yellow, for modern trim or cabinets.
- Your scheme is cool, modern, or minimalist and you want the cleanest white available.
- Your walls are smooth and you are not worried about imperfections showing.
- You like a white that reads sharp and crisp rather than soft and versatile. For the full breakdown, see our Chantilly Lace review and best rooms guide.
When to choose Pure White
- You want a versatile, in-between white that reads clean without feeling stark.
- You are painting whole-house walls and want a white that works across rooms and exposures.
- Your walls have imperfections and you want a slightly deeper white that hides them.
- You like a white with a cool-neutral, slightly warm lean that is not as stark as Chantilly Lace. For more on this white, see our Pure White undertones and best rooms guide, and for a same-brand matchup, our Alabaster vs Pure White duel.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Chantilly Lace and Pure White?
The main difference is the lean, with a small depth gap. Chantilly Lace OC-65 has an LRV of 90 and almost no yellow, so it reads as the crispest, cleanest white. Pure White SW 7005 has an LRV of 84 and a cool-neutral lean, so it reads as a versatile in-between white that is not stark. They are cross-brand (Benjamin Moore versus Sherwin-Williams) whites, so the choice comes down to crisp versus versatile.
Which is lighter, Chantilly Lace or Pure White?
Chantilly Lace is lighter. Its LRV is 90, compared with 84 for Pure White. That 6-point gap is small but visible on the wall: Chantilly Lace reads crisper and brighter, while Pure White reads a touch deeper and more versatile. Both are bright whites, so pick the lean that fits your scheme, not the lighter one.
Do Chantilly Lace and Pure White have the same undertones?
They are in the same bright white family, but they lean differently. Chantilly Lace has almost no yellow and reads crisp and clean. Pure White has a cool-neutral lean with a touch of warmth that reads versatile and not stark. They can nearly merge in some lights, which is why sampling both on your wall is the only reliable way to tell them apart.
Can I see both colors on my own wall before I buy paint?
Yes. Upload one photo of your room to FacadeColorizer, get a photorealistic render in Chantilly Lace, then swap to Pure White in one click. Because both sit at LRV 84 to 90, you are judging the crisp-versus-versatile lean on your actual wall, in your actual light, which is the only honest way to settle this duel. The first HD render and three color variations are free.
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