BM Chantilly Lace OC-65: Is it the Right White for You?

We’ll explore this widely used bright white paint color and demystify its versatility since it seems to work for many homeowners. BM Chantilly Lace is a bright white, with a light reflectance value (LRV) of 90.04. That’s significant reflectance when I think about how the white I lived with for years in our former home had an LRV of 83.56 (that was BM OC-151). You may be familiar with Benjamin Moore White Dove as the most common white designers reach for, and OC-65 is much cooler. Below, you’ll discover inspiring photos of this Benjamin Moore white hue used for trim, window frames and in kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, porches, dining rooms and exteriors.

Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace white living room with blue accents and MCM furnishings - Erin Fetherston. #chantillylace #whitelivingroom — Erin Fetherston’s chic California living room painted **Chantilly Lace**.

Photos of Fetherston’s home: Joe Schmelzer and Alex Reid/One King’s Lane

Photos of BM Chantilly Lace 2121-70 (also known as OC-65)

BM Chantilly Lace paint color on walls of a modern all white California living room by Erin Fetherston. #chantillylace #whitepaintcolors — **BM Chantilly Lace**

What is Chantilly Lace Like & How Can You Sample This Benjamin Moore White

Here’s a classic go-to white designers use again and again. Benjamin Moore says it elicits images of fresh cotton and pure silk.

BM Chantilly Lace paint color swatch. #bmchantillylace #chantillylace — **Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace**

The easiest way to see if Chantilly Lace works in your own space? Try a sample from Samplize.

Erin Fetherston white living room painted Chantilly Lace. #allwhitedecor #benjaminmoorechantillylace — Fetherston told OKL, “I wanted every purchase to feel fresh, from the plates to the sofa to the glasses…I really asked, Does this fit into the home? Does it have that neutral, subtle, earthy California elegance? Is it easy and family-friendly? Will I worry about it?”

If you prefer to get actual paint pot samples, here is my best advice for sampling a handful of whites:

How to Choose Perfect Paint Colors Every Time - instructions from Hello Lovely. #paintcolors #choosingpaint

How Does OC-65 Look in Living Rooms?

Here it is in a home in West Hollywood’s gorgeous Sunset Park neighborhood. You can see why such a silky all white backdrop was chosen for elegant yet livable luxe interiors created for a young family.

Modern farmhouse decor in a mid-century modern home. A few notes of family-friendly design: rounded edges on the console, a Moses basket (perfect for a sleeping baby or a pile of blankets), and a Tibetan fleece stool that takes soft to a new level. #livingroom #homedecor #furniture #consoletable #modernfarmhouse #modernrustic #allwhitedecor — Most of the furnishings are by Erin Fetherston x Fragments Identity.

Even though there’s a relaxed, California cozy elegance, the crispness of the white adds modernity and edge.

Bright white walls in living room are Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace - Jacquelyn Clark. #bestwhites #benjaminmoore #chantillylace #paintcolors #livingroom — Jacquelyn Clark

Is This Paint’s LRV Important to Know?

Without totally geeking out on the science, it can help to understand light reflectance value when you’re comparing whites since it is challenging to distinguish them.

Beautiful 1920s marble fireplace styled with a round mirror and Chantilly Lace white on walls - @sandycuccidesign. #chantillylace — Sandy Cucci Design

Chantilly Lace’s high LRV of 90.04 means a ton of light will be reflected back.

Chantilly Lace white painted living room with sectional - @theazbeachhouse. #chantillylacepaint #whitepaintcolors #livingroom #benjaminmoore #paintcolors — @tehazbeachhouse

It’s not just about making an aesthetic statement or creating a clean bright mood, the right white can actually make it easier to see things and create more safety. For example, as we age, vision can be impaired so light becomes a tool for efficiency and daily living!

How Does Chantilly Lace Look on Trim and Doors?

A lot of people message me about coordinating colors when using whites. For example, they’ll write, “I like this white for my cabinets, so which color for my walls and trim?”

Bathroom with shiplap painted Chantilly Lace and brass hardware - @mlr.interiors. #bmchantillylace — @mlr.interiors

I’m personally a fan of continuing the same white. For example, in our former home, we painted the walls and ceilings with OC-151 in a flat finish and the trim with semigloss.

Karl Springer table with lamp and crystals in a modern vignette in Erin Fetherston's modern luxe California farmhouse living room. #consoletables #midcentury #modernfurniture #interiordesign

A lot of folks like satin or even eggshell for trim too.

White kitchen cabinets painted Chantilly Lace (Benjamin Moore) and paired with elegant dark range hood with brass - @brittdesignstudio. #chantillylace — @brittdesignstudio

What Colors Match & Are Similar to BM OC-65?

You could peek at BM Oxford White (CC-30), BM Raindance (CC-680), BM White (OC-151), and BM Blue Note (2129-30) which may feel harmonious Chantilly Lace. What Benjamin Moore colors are similar to Decorator’s White? BM Horizon OC-53, BM Seapearl OC-19, and BM Edgecomb Gray HC-173.

Modern rustic style, organic farmhouse chic plus mid-century mod design in a white living room. Erin loved the effect of the patterned sisal rug layered under an antique Oushak: “The rugs did a great job of grabbing the cool and the warm tones in the room, the gray highlights and the oatmeal lowlights.” #whitedecor #livingroom #chantillylace #neutralinteriors #interiordesign #modernrustic — Floors with a velvety look in an ethereal white on white living space.

Reminders About Choosing the Right White for You

BTW. Forget trends that say cool bright gallery whites are out and warm ones are in. And it’s not true that you can’t make things cozy with cool colors.

Beautiful vintage fireplace in a chic white California home with Chantilly Lace painted walls in living room - Erin Fetherston.

We’re all different creatures, and homes have different lighting qualities, it’s better to simply sample and see for yourself how it feels and works with your belongings.

Bar cart is covered in capiz—part of the mission to add rich texture everywhere. “There’s no real color here,” Alex says, “but the capiz makes the whole spot dynamic.” And by tucking the shell and books below, Erin and Gabe can easily turn the spot into a setup for drinks when they entertain. #chantillylace #whitedecor #livingroom #brcart — White Mid-century Modern Ethereal Living Room inspiration as well as ideas to get the look.

Also, living with white walls and trim doesn’t mean you stop entertaining or treat your interiors like a museum; life and mud happen. You’ll simply SEE the stains of life sooner rather than later.

How does Chantilly Lace Look in a Kitchen?

I hear echoes of “white kitchens are totally out” or “only do a warm white or putty on cabinets for resale.”

Erin Fetherston's breakfast nook with sofa, woven pendant, midcentury Marcel Breuer cane back chairs, and Chantilly Lace paint color on walls. #bmchantillylace #chantillylace — Erin Fetherston

But white kitchens are timeless. Period. Did modern farmhouse Shaker style kitchen cabinets completely dominate in recent years?

Warm modern touches in a kitchen with BM Chantilly Lace, stained wood island, concrete flooring, and sphere pendants - @archtetypedesigns. #chantillylace — @archetypedesigns

Yes, they most certainly did. But there’s a method to that mad popularity, and much of it is rooted in simplicity and timelessness.

Chantilly Lace painted kitchen cabinets in a gorgeous design with black island and luxurious range hood - @Brittdesignstudio (photo by @mikevantassell) — photo: @mikevantassell; @brittdesignstudio

Neutrals and whites for the furniture in a room mean it becomes easier in future years to accent with varied colors and even styles as you and your home evolve.

BM Collingwood on kitchen cabinets in a beautiful white kitchen with Chantilly Lace walls - design by AKBDesign. #collingwood #bmcollingwood #chantillylace — Walls: Chantilly Lace; AKBDesign

And in terms of resale, while a future owner who loves natural wood finishes can’t easily strip white kitchen cabinets, they can be painted a color.

Classic Nordic French white kitchen with light grey painted floors, topiaries near window, and classic pendants (Circa Lighting) over island - Loi of Tone on Tone. #whitekitchens #toneontone #bmshoreline #bmchantillylace — Floor paint: BM Shoreline – Loi Thai

For example, a warm woodsy brown color could cover the white.

Elegant white farmhouse kitchen with Benjamin Moore Repose Grey cabinets, subway tile, gold accents, and reclaimed barn wood. Design: Finding Lovely. Wall color: Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace. — Cabinets: SW Repose Gray – Finding Lovely

And white is easier to cover than other paint colors!

Chantilly Lace (Benjamin Moore) painted cabinets in a lovely white kitchen by Simplicity for Designs (photo by Audrie Dollins). #bmchantillylace #whitekitchencabinets — BM Chantilly Lace – Design: @simplicityfordesigns (Photo by Audrie Dollins)

Bedrooms & Baths Painted Chantilly Lace

The only reason I’m not painting our current bed and bath Chantilly Lace is that I have used so much white for other elements that I want some relief. I love how it looks with wood tones:

Serene rustic white modern bedroom painted BM Chantilly Lace with barn door and chunky knit throw - @amypeters. #bmchantillylace — @amypeters

With brick, brass, and marble:

Beautiful renovated bath with Chantilly Lace paint color, marble floor, console sink, exposed brick wall, and brass hardware - @fisherkellyrenovations — @fisherkellyrenovations (Photo: @kstarkcreative)

And with edgy pops of black:

BM Chantilly Lace in neutral bedroom with black accents and floating shelf above bed - @theazbeachhouse — @theazbeachhouse

I find seeing photos of this shade in different style interiors with varied textures and lighting conditions yields so much information! Here it is in a modern farmhouse bath with rustic elements:

Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace in modern farmhouse bathroom - @farmcasadecastro. #chantillylacepaint — @farmcasadecastro

And in minimal modern artsy environments, it feels gallery-like.

So do think about the objects, art, and furnishings with which you’ll pair this white.

Consider the balance and layering of warmth with cool tones, and how you can create depth, interest, and personality (especially if the room lacks architectural interest).

BM Chantilly Lace in modern farmhouse bedroom - @farmcasadecastro. #chantillylacepaint #benjaminmoorechantillylace — Chantilly Lace in bedroom by @farmcasadecastro

Snag a sample of Chantilly Lace! This blog is always exploring the best white paint colors and beyond so do dig into my archives for even more helpful info!

More White & Neutral Finds in the Spirit of Chantilly Lace

White linen dress TOSCANA. Asymmetrical sleeveless loose image 0 — White Linen Toscana Dress

Cozy earthy finds for home and living on Hello Lovely Studio. #cozyorganicstyle

1. Bath Towels

2. Women’s Pajamas

3. Plush Bath Mat

4. Comfy Loungewear

California modern farmhouse shop the look - Hello Lovely Studio. #hellolovelystudio #getthelook #modernfarmhouse #interiordesign #california #furniture #homedecor

1. Headlands Bell Pendant

2. Terri Round Table Lamp

3. Cane Back Side Chair

4. Waxed Dough Bowls

5. Shen Accent Mirror

6. White Sofa

7. Ikat Pillows

8. Modern Tulip Table

9. White Moroccan Pouf

10. Gold Leaf Serving Tray

1. Bath Finds

2. Ultra-Soft Men’s Hoodie

3. Comfy Loungewear

4. Bedding

Erin Fetherston’s Living Room Evolved!

See the living room with its new look (“modern organic”) here:

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-michele

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