Ambrosia vs Ecru paint color comparison

Ambrosia vs Ecru

AmbrosiaBenjamin MoorevsEcruBenjamin MooreΔE 2.1 — Subtle difference

Ambrosia and Ecru come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. The 3-point LRV gap — 85 for Ecru vs 82 for Ambrosia — means Ecru will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 2.1 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Ambrosia
Benjamin Moore · 893
LRV81.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number893
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Ecru
Benjamin Moore · 2014-70
LRV84.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2014-70
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Ambrosia vs Ecru Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ambrosia on one side and Ecru on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.