Ecru
Benjamin Moore's Ecru is a orange shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. With an LRV of 84.8, it sits on the light-reflective side of the palette and can feel especially open in generous daylight. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
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84.76
Coordinating Colors
Chantilly Lace reads slightly lighter (LRV 90 vs 85), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 85 vs 20, Ecru is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 87 and 85, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 85 and 83, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 85 vs 85), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 85 vs 65, Ecru is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 85 vs 19, Ecru is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 85 vs 7, Ecru is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 85 vs 32, Ecru is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 85 vs 10, Ecru is decisively the brighter choice.
Ecru reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 62), opening up a space where Hawaiian Breeze encloses it.
Darker Colors
Ecru reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 68), opening up a space where Crisp Straw encloses it.
Ecru reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 71), opening up a space where Peach Stone encloses it.
At LRV 85 vs 71, Ecru is decisively the brighter choice.
A 4-point LRV gap (85 vs 80) makes Ecru the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 85 vs 67, Ecru is decisively the brighter choice.
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Manufacturer description
A delicate touch of peach that conveys nostalgic charm.