Albescent OC-40 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EBE3CF, estimated LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ivory Essence from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #EBE3CF · OC-40
Albescent
77%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Albescent Technical Profile
HEX Code#EBE3CF
RGB235, 227, 207
Estimated LRV77.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Ivory Essence
Valspar
#ECE3CE
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Antique White
Behr
#EBE4D0
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Loch Ness
Vista Paint
#E8E1CD
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Loch Ness
Hirshfield's
#E8E1CE
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Muscat Blanc
Dunn-Edwards
#EBE2CF
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Elegant Ivory Cream
PPG
#EBE4D2
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Polar Bear
Sherwin-Williams
#E8DFCA
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Air .02
Colorhouse
#ECE6D1
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Lime White
Farrow & Ball
#E8DEC9
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Classical Ivory
Dutch Boy
#E8E3D1
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Shea Butter
Kilz
#EAE5D3
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Colors That Work With Albescent
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Albescent
#EBE3CF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7B280
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Albescent
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Albescent Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Albescent — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Albescent have?
Albescent by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Albescent from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Albescent are Ivory Essence by Valspar (a close digital match), Antique White by Behr (a close digital match), YL-W12 by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Albescent's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Albescent?
Albescent has a estimated lightness value of 77.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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