ColorplanBenjamin Moore Wood Ash (1065) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 78. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Antique White (SW 6119), Farrow & Ball New White (No.59) and Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11). For trim, try Capri Coast (OC-87).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 78.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EEE4D0 |
| RGB | 238, 228, 208 |
| HSL | 40°, 47%, 87% |
About Wood Ash
Wood Ash (1065) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 78, Wood Ash 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 Wood Ash's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Deserted Island (OC-99); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Wood Ash changes with the light
Wood Ash 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
Wood Ash's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Wood Ash 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 Wood Ash can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Wood Ash will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Wood Ash in real homes
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Wood Ash 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
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 2.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Wood Ash questions
What undertone does Wood Ash have?
Wood Ash has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Wood Ash's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Wood Ash a light or dark color?
Wood Ash has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 78.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 78, Wood Ash reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Wood Ash in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Antique White SW 6119 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Farrow & Ball: New White No.59 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Behr: Delicate Lace PPU5-11 (very close, ΔE 2.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Wood Ash?
Try Capri Coast (OC-87) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Wood Ash's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Wood Ash work best?
Wood Ash works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 78, Wood Ash reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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