Mirage White
What Mirage White Actually Looks Like
Mirage White reads as a clean, quiet white that sits just off true white without leaning obviously warm or cool. It is light but not stark, giving walls a soft, airy feel rather than a crisp, high-contrast one. The color lives closer to a whisper than a statement, which is exactly the point for homeowners who want white without the glare.
Mirage White Undertones
The hex and RGB values show red, green, and blue channels sitting very close together, which means the color is close to neutral gray-white. There is a very slight pink-gray quality that can surface depending on what surrounds it. Against a warm ivory or cream, it may read subtly cool. Against a bright true white, it can pick up just a touch of warmth by comparison. It is genuinely close to neutral, so its behavior is shaped more by your furnishings and fixed finishes than by a strong built-in bias.
Where Mirage White Works Best
Because Mirage White is an interior-only color with a high light reflectance, it works well in rooms where you want brightness without harshness. Bedrooms, living rooms, and hallways are all natural fits. It can make a small room feel more open without the cold edge that some bright whites carry. It is also a reasonable choice for ceilings, where its near-neutral quality keeps things calm and cohesive.
Where to put Mirage White
In a bedroom, Mirage White keeps the mood calm and restful. Pair it with soft linen bedding and natural wood tones and the near-neutral quality disappears into the background in the best possible way.
In a living room with good natural light, it reads as a fresh, clean white that does not compete with artwork or furniture. In lower light it settles into a soft gray-white, so consider your room's light before committing.
Hallways often lack windows, and Mirage White's high reflectance helps bounce whatever light is available. It keeps the space feeling open rather than closed in.
As a ceiling color, Mirage White is a solid choice when your walls are a true white or a soft neutral. It reads as white at a glance but adds just enough softness to avoid a flat, painted-plaster look.
What to Pair With Mirage White
No Benjamin Moore coordinating colors were specified for Mirage White, so pairings below are based on its near-neutral, slightly pink-gray character.
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Colors that clash with Mirage White
If your flooring, cabinetry, or large furniture pieces run warm and golden, Mirage White's faint cool-gray quality can create a subtle disconnect that makes the room feel slightly off without being easy to diagnose.
If Mirage White is used in one room and a high-contrast bright white is used in an adjacent room or on the trim, Mirage White can read as dingy or gray by comparison rather than as white.
Common questions
Mirage White has an LRV of 80.69, which puts it in the upper range of light colors. It will reflect a significant amount of light back into a room, making it a good choice for spaces that need brightness. It is not as light as a true optical white, but it is well above the midpoint of the scale.
No. Mirage White 2116-70 is listed as an interior color only, so it is not offered in Benjamin Moore's exterior formulas.
For walls in living areas and bedrooms, an eggshell finish gives you a little washability without adding much sheen. In hallways where scuff resistance matters, a matte or eggshell both work. Avoid flat in high-traffic areas since the color is light enough to show marks.
Possibly, but only subtly and only under certain conditions. Its RGB values are very close to balanced, but the red channel is marginally higher, which can surface as a faint pink-gray cast in warm incandescent or evening light. In cool daylight it tends to stay neutral. Sample it in your actual room at different times of day before deciding.