Lancaster Whitewash vs Rosetta paint color comparison

Lancaster Whitewash vs Rosetta

Lancaster Whitewash and Rosetta come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Lancaster Whitewash belongs to the beige-white family and Rosetta to the pink-red family. The 23-point LRV gap — 73 for Lancaster Whitewash vs 50 for Rosetta — means Lancaster Whitewash will open up a space more effectively. Where Lancaster Whitewash leans yellow, Rosetta reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 20.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Lancaster Whitewash
Benjamin Moore · HC-174
LRV72.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-174
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Rosetta
Benjamin Moore · 038
LRV49.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number038
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Lancaster Whitewash vs Rosetta Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lancaster Whitewash on one side and Rosetta 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.