Ambiance 309 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F9EFCD, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peaceful Calm from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9EFCD · 309
Ambiance
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ambiance Technical Profile
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Ambiance in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ambiance in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreAmbiance
Nearly identical
ValsparPeaceful Calm
Peaceful Calm
Valspar
Nearly identical
Honey Moth
Behr
Nearly identical
Egg Nog
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shiny Silk
PPG
Nearly identical
Picture Perfect
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Air .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Moonbeam
Kilz
Nearly identical
Daybreak
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Eco Ivory
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Natural Wool
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ambiance
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ambiance
#F9EFCD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFC969
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ambiance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ambiance 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Ambiance.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ambiance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ambiance have?
Ambiance by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ambiance in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ambiance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ambiance are Peaceful Calm by Valspar (a near-identical match), Honey Moth by Behr (a near-identical match), Egg Nog by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ambiance'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 Ambiance?
Ambiance has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ambiance's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.