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Ecru

85%LRV Value
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Ecru 2014-70 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FEF0E3, LRV 85 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blanched Almond from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Ecru Technical Profile

HEX Code#FEF0E3
RGB254, 240, 227
LRV84.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Ecru in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Ecru in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreEcru
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBlanched Almond

Blanched Almond

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

White Blush

Behr

Nearly identical

Albino

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Almond Wisp

PPG

Nearly identical

Albino

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Crystal Pink

Valspar

Nearly identical

Family Heirloom

Kilz

Very similar

Bora Sand

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Tailor Tack

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Cotton White

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Ecru

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Ecru

#FEF0E3

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#D2D060

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Ecru

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Cancun Sand

Complement

Fluffy Slippers

Ecru Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Frosted Toffee

Trim

This Color

Accent

Aged Bronze

Pop

Orange Parrot

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Iris

Trim

This Color

Accent

Bottle of Bordaux

Pop

Lucky Charm Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

November Rain

Trim

This Color

Accent

Geddy Verdigris

Pop

Utah Sky

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Ecru.

Summer Peach

Benjamin Moore · 2167-70

#FDF2E5

Sun Washed

Benjamin Moore · 2169-70

#FEEFE6

Soft White

Benjamin Moore · 2170-70

#FBEEE4

White Cloud

Benjamin Moore · 2159-70

#FBF4E3

Frosted Petal

Benjamin Moore · 2089-70

#FAEDE8

Flurry

Benjamin Moore · CC-100

#F7F1E2

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Balcony Rose

Behr · PPF-10

#C8B4AC

Blanched Almond

Dunn-Edwards · DE5259

#FFF0E3

Quiet Veranda

Behr · 350F-4

#EDD6A5

Apple Turnover

Behr · M250-3

#EBBF91

Creased Khaki

Vista Paint · 7928

#F8D897

Extreme Yellow

Behr · P260-7

#FFAE10

Ecru — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Ecru have?
Ecru by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ecru in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ecru from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ecru are Blanched Almond by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sugar Glaze by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Doeskin by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ecru'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 Ecru?
Ecru has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 84.8, 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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