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Ref. #E7E2CC · HC-174

Lancaster Whitewash

73%LRV Value
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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.

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Lancaster Whitewash Technical Profile

HEX Code#E7E2CC
RGB231, 226, 204
LRV72.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Au Natural

Complement

Dreamy Blue

Lancaster Whitewash Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Sterling Forest

Pop

Turmeric

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Gothic Green

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Stained Glass

Pop

Mosaic

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Lancaster Whitewash.

Handmade Paper

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Norfolk Cream

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Natural Cream

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Pale Vista

Benjamin Moore · 2029-60

#E5EFC9

Butterfly Kisses

Benjamin Moore · 902

#F6E4CD

Melon Ice

Benjamin Moore · 106

#F7E1C9

More yellow colors from other brands

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

Frog Green

Vista Paint · 0779

#C3CD79

Meadow Marsh

Vista Paint · 7825

#E1DD9E

Green Glow

Vista Paint · 0788

#797F3A

Banana Chip

Dutch Boy · 321-2DB

#DCD0AA

Iced Lemon

Dunn-Edwards · DE5415

#FFFBC1

Grasshopper

Valspar · 6007-7B

#E8EDBC

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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