Benjamin Moore

Lancaster Whitewash

HC-174 / 940

Lancaster Whitewash is a high-reflectance neutral with a green-tinged undertone that separates it from standard warm whites. With an LRV of 72.61, it performs similarly to Lancaster White in brightness but shifts slightly toward a cooler, more botanical lean. The green cast is subtle enough to remain neutral in most lighting conditions but becomes more apparent beside pure whites.

It works well alongside White Dove and Classic Gray for tonal continuity. Kendall Charcoal or Hale Navy provide contrast, and Windchime or Camouflage extend its green undertone in analogous arrangements.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

HC-174 / 940

Collection

Historical Colors

Lancaster Whitewash in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Lancaster Whitewash under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Lancaster Whitewash under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

49°

Orange Family

Lightness

85%

Light

Saturation

35%

Moderate

LRV

72.6

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#E6E1CB

RGB Decimal

230, 225, 203

RGB Percent

90.2%, 88.2%, 79.6%

HSL

48.9, 35.1%, 84.9%

HSV

48.9, 11.7%, 90.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 2.2%, 11.7%, 9.8%

YIQ

224.0, 10.1, -5.8

XYZ

70.34, 74.99, 67.27

CIE Lab

89.39, -1.99, 11.36

CIE Luv

89.39, 4.15, 17.17

Hunter Lab

86.59, -1.98, 10.68

Decimal

15131083

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lancaster Whitewash Parlour Sage Everglade Gremlin

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Lancaster Whitewash Vapor Accolade Mother Of Pearl

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Lancaster Whitewash Stardust Evening Sweet Violet White Heaven

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Lancaster Whitewash Soothing Green Victorian Lace Dreamcatcher

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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