White paint color
Polar Bear

A bright white with a little warmth
Polar Bear keeps walls and trim bright without a blue-white cast. Pair it with pale wood, light stone, or charcoal details.
- Color family
- White
- Undertone
- Soft cream
- Light reflectance
- 90 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Behr
Color & light
Color and lighting
Polar Bear changes with the light in your room.
Lightness
90 LRVA light shade that reflects plenty of light.
Temperature
warmIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 245
- Green
- 244
- Blue
- 236
HSL
- Hue
- 53°
- Saturation
- 31%
- Lightness
- 94%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
It looks bright and nearly white.
Cool or indirect light
It can look a little softer in shadow.
Warm evening light
It looks gently creamy.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Polar Bear in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.

Living room
White walls complement the wood chairs and pale stone coffee table.

Dining room
Warm white walls frame the wood table and cream chairs.

Kitchen cabinets
White cabinets sit beside pale counters and natural timber stools.

Bedroom
White walls complement the cream bedding and wood chest.

Home office
White built-ins surround the pale wood desk.

Bathroom
White walls work with the timber vanity and freestanding bath.
Exterior
See Polar Bear on siding, front doors, trim, and more.

Siding
White siding contrasts with the dark windows and natural wood door.

Front door
The white door stands out against the rough stone entry.

Shutters & trim
White shutters frame the timber window against pale stone.

Fences & garden structures
White fencing sits behind the timber bench and tall grasses.

Stucco
White stucco frames the arched window above the outdoor dining area.

Garage door
The white garage door blends with the pale facade beneath gray shingles.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Polar Bear
Warm neutrals
Light walls with a warm neutral and dark details.
- Polar Bear75 · Walls & cabinets
- Dolphin Fin790C-3 · Trim & ceiling
- Cracked PepperPPU18-01 · Accent color
Green and blue
White walls with green cabinetry and blue accents.
- Polar Bear75 · Walls & cabinets
- Back To NatureS340-4 · Trim & ceiling
- BlueprintS470-5 · Accent color
Light and dark
A light neutral palette with a deep accent.
- Polar Bear75 · Walls & cabinets
- Silver Drop790C-2 · Trim & ceiling
- Cracked PepperPPU18-01 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Related warm whites and grays from Behr
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