ColorplanBenjamin Moore Ecru (2014-70) is a very light warm white with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 88. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322), Farrow & Ball Tailor Tack (No.302) and Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 88.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FDEFE2 |
| RGB | 253, 239, 226 |
| HSL | 29°, 87%, 94% |
About Ecru
Ecru (2014-70) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 88, Ecru reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ecru's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. It's very close to Sun Kissed Peach (2168-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Ecru changes with the light
Ecru is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Ecru's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Ecru will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Ecru can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Ecru will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Ecru in real homes
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Ecru equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 3.6
Also close: Creamy (ΔE 3.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Ecru questions
What undertone does Ecru have?
Ecru has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ecru's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Ecru a light or dark color?
Ecru has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 88.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 88, Ecru reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Ecru in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Intimate White SW 6322 (close, ΔE 3.6); Farrow & Ball: Tailor Tack No.302 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Behr: Delicate Lace PPU5-11 (close, ΔE 3.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Ecru?
Ecru is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does Ecru work best?
Ecru works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 88, Ecru reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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