Benjamin Moore Lancaster Whitewash / Ancient Oak / 940 / Light Breeze / HC-174
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- Lancaster Whitewash for exterior (3 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Lancaster Whitewash reviews (9 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Lancaster Whitewash undertones?
- Is Lancaster Whitewash HC-174 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Lancaster Whitewash
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Lancaster Whitewash HC-174
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Lancaster Whitewash HC-174 |
| Code: | HC-174 |
| Name: | Lancaster Whitewash |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Lancaster Whitewash?
Benjamin Moore Lancaster Whitewash HC-174 is a light, softened off-white with a noticeable creamy beige cast. Its pale yellow undertone keeps it warmer than a stark white, while the muted saturation prevents it from reading overly buttery. In bright daylight, it can appear airy and lightly sun-warmed; under warmer lamps, the cream notes become more pronounced. This shade suits living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where a gentle wall color is preferred over crisp white. Pair Lancaster Whitewash with warm oak, natural linen, aged brass, soft greige textiles, or deeper brown accents for a grounded palette.
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LRV of Lancaster Whitewash
Lancaster Whitewash has an LRV of 72.61% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 72.61%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #E6E1CB |
| RGB Decimal | 230, 225, 203 |
| RGB Percent | 90.20%, 88.24%, 79.61% |
| HSV | Hue: 49° Saturation: 11.74% Value: 90.2% |
| HSL | hsl(49, 35, 85) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.17 Yellow: 11.74 Key: 9.8 |
| YIQ | Y: 223.987 I: 10.049 Q: -5.789 |
| XYZ | X: 70.336 Y: 74.986 Z: 67.252 |
| CIE Lab | L:89.386 a:-1.997 b:11.376 |
| CIE Luv | L:89.386 u:4.147 v:17.189 |
| Decimal | 15131083 |
| Hunter Lab | 86.594, -6.554, 14.569 |
