there are actually many different classifications and varieties of this marble. It is quite similar to the broad reference to “White Carrara marble,†which also has many classifications within the general category.
The color is essentially beige, and the variation among classifications depends on the amount and pattern of the veining. The Perlatino varieties have a tighter, more compact pattern on the surface than Perlato. Additionally, the quarries yield some colored varieties, including tones of red and green.