Ref. #ECEAD5 · 6420
Queen Anne's Lace
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Queen Anne's Lace Technical Profile
What color is Queen Anne's Lace? It's a light warm yellow with the hex code #ECEAD5. Colors similar to Queen Anne's Lace include Behr Ancient Ivory, Benjamin Moore Olivetint, Valspar Hemingway. Queen Anne's Lace has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 82, Queen Anne's Lace reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Queen Anne's Lace reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Queen Anne's Lace
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Queen Anne's Lace
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Queen Anne's Lace
#ECEAD5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DB082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Queen Anne's Lace
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Queen Anne's Lace 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Queen Anne's Lace.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Queen Anne's Lace — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Queen Anne's Lace have?
Queen Anne's Lace by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Queen Anne's Lace from other brands?
The closest matches are Ancient Ivory by Behr (#EBE9D4), Olivetint by Benjamin Moore (#ECEBD7), Hemingway by Valspar (#EAE8D4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Queen Anne's Lace?
Queen Anne's Lace has an LRV of 81.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Queen Anne's Lace's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.