Lancaster Whitewash
Lancaster Whitewash is a bright and airy Gray from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find 15 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#E6E1CB
LRV
72.61
Lancaster Whitewash in Real Rooms
Lancaster Whitewash has a high LRV of 72.61 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, house, bathroom, kitchen, mudroom and misc.
5 Living Room Photos
The beauty of Lancaster Whitewash in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
Living room walls in Lancaster Whitewash radiate casual, coastal elegance.
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Staircase railing contrasts with Lancaster Whitewash hallway walls.
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Wooden stair treads lead upward past Lancaster Whitewash walls.
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Wainscoting trim frames the lower portion of Lancaster Whitewash stair walls.
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Gallery wall arrangement hangs against Lancaster Whitewash hallway walls.
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3 House Photos
In suburban environments, Lancaster Whitewash provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.
House exterior painted in Lancaster Whitewash showcases timeless, natural charm.
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Shingle siding on this cottage exterior wears Lancaster Whitewash beautifully.
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Stone chimney rises against Lancaster Whitewash clapboard on this home.
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3 Bathroom Photos
The interaction between Lancaster Whitewash and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Subway tile backsplash pairs with Lancaster Whitewash walls in this bathroom.
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Vanity cabinetry stands crisp against Lancaster Whitewash bathroom walls.
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Vanity mirror reflects light from Lancaster Whitewash bathroom walls.
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1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Lancaster Whitewash can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Kitchen cabinetry gleams against Lancaster Whitewash surrounding walls.
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2 Mudroom Photos
For smaller entries, Lancaster Whitewash provides a "box" of color that defines the space. It tells you exactly where the "messy" zone ends and the "clean" house begins, using color psychology to manage the flow of the household.
Shelving system displays items against Lancaster Whitewash walls.
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Washer and dryer sit beneath Lancaster Whitewash laundry room walls.
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1 Misc Photo
Note how Lancaster Whitewash is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Texture sample displays the subtle depth of Lancaster Whitewash.
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Coordinating Colors
Lancaster Whitewash reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 58), opening up a space where Monroe Bisque encloses it.
At LRV 90 vs 73, Snowfall White is decisively the brighter choice.
Simply White reflects far more light (LRV 90 vs 73), opening up a space where Lancaster Whitewash encloses it.
Lancaster Whitewash reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 57), opening up a space where Soft Fern encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 75 and 73, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Lancaster Whitewash reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 9), opening up a space where Approaching Storm encloses it.
At LRV 73 vs 36, Lancaster Whitewash is decisively the brighter choice.
Lancaster Whitewash reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 14), opening up a space where Andes Summit encloses it.
Lancaster Whitewash reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 12), opening up a space where Evening Dove encloses it.
At LRV 73 vs 8, Lancaster Whitewash is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 73 vs 22, Lancaster Whitewash is decisively the brighter choice.
Lancaster Whitewash reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 14), opening up a space where Blue Gaspe encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Floral White reads slightly lighter (LRV 80 vs 73), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 73 vs 73), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 75 and 73, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Cloud White reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 73), opening up a space where Lancaster Whitewash encloses it.
White Down reads slightly lighter (LRV 77 vs 73), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Lancaster Whitewash reads slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 63), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 73 and 70, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Lancaster Whitewash reads slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 7-point LRV gap (73 vs 66) makes Lancaster Whitewash the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 73 vs 60, Lancaster Whitewash is decisively the brighter choice.