Lancaster Whitewash HC-174 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E7E2CC, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Misty Summer Day from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E7E2CC · HC-174
Lancaster Whitewash
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lancaster Whitewash Technical Profile
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Lancaster Whitewash in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lancaster Whitewash in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreLancaster Whitewash
Nearly identical
PPGMisty Summer Day
Misty Summer Day
PPG
Nearly identical
Dream Grass
Valspar
Nearly identical
Antique White 1823
Behr
Nearly identical
Au Natural
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Air .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Au Natural
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Restoration Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Green Lacewing
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Classical Ivory
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Shea Butter
Kilz
Nearly identical
James White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lancaster Whitewash
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lancaster Whitewash
#E7E2CC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lancaster Whitewash
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lancaster Whitewash 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 Lancaster Whitewash.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lancaster Whitewash — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lancaster Whitewash have?
Lancaster Whitewash 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 Lancaster Whitewash in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lancaster Whitewash from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lancaster Whitewash are Misty Summer Day by PPG (a near-identical match), Dream Grass by Valspar (a near-identical match), Chardonnay White by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lancaster Whitewash'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 Lancaster Whitewash?
Lancaster Whitewash has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.6, 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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Why Lancaster Whitewash's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.