PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #F7E9DC • LRV 83.45% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: 893
Official Benjamin Moore Fan Deck893
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Ambrosia
Warm Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
247, 233, 220
LRV REFLECTANCE
83.45%
HK LIGHTNESS
93.7 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code 893

Benjamin Moore Ambrosia (893) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #893 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore Ambrosia (893) records 83.45% LRV and 93.7 L*_HK lightness (#F7E9DC, RGB 247/233/220). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=93.11, a*=2.59, b*=8.01, C*=8.42, h°=72.1°) place 893 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Ambrosia (893) are Behr Adobe White (ECC-55-2, ΔE=0.91) and Sherwin-Williams Alluring White (SW 6343, ΔE=1.99).

1. LRV INDEX
83.45%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
8.42
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
72.1°
CIELAB L* 93.11 a* 2.59 b* 8.01
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for 893 (83.45% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 893 (2700K shifts to #FFE1BA)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Ambrosia
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Ambrosia
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore Ambrosia (893)

Benjamin Moore Ambrosia (893, #F7E9DC) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Benjamin Moore)Ambrosia (893)#F7E9DC83.45%Warm Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Adobe White (ECC-55-2)#F4E7D981%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.91 (98.1%)
Behr #2White Blush (OR-W1)#FCECDF86.26%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.15 (97.6%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Alluring White (SW 6343)#EFE1D277.09%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.99 (95.8%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Choice Cream (SW 6357)#F0E1D077.19%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 2.40 (95%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 893#F7E9DC • LRV 83.45%
MATCH #1: Behr ECC-55-2#F4E7D9 • LRV 81%
Behr Adobe White (ECC-55-2)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.91CAM16: 0.86

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.91 match for 893: Adobe White (ECC-55-2) delivers -2.5 LRV points deeper than Ambrosia (893) with matched C*=8.65 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 893#F7E9DC • LRV 83.45%
MATCH #2: Behr OR-W1#FCECDF • LRV 86.26%
Behr White Blush (OR-W1)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.15CAM16: 1.21

Cross-room ΔE=1.15 equivalent for 893: White Blush (OR-W1) delivers +2.8 LRV points lighter than Ambrosia (893) with matched C*=8.87 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 893#F7E9DC • LRV 83.45%
MATCH #3: Behr RD-W15#F7EBDD • LRV 85%
Behr Cotton Sheets (RD-W15)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.4% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.24CAM16: 0.86

Cross-room ΔE=1.24 equivalent for 893: Cotton Sheets (RD-W15) delivers +1.5 LRV points lighter than Ambrosia (893) with matched C*=8.42 saturation.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 893#F7E9DC • LRV 83.45%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 6343#EFE1D2 • LRV 77.09%
Sherwin-Williams Alluring White (SW 6343)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 95.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.99CAM16: 2.58

Cross-room ΔE=1.99 equivalent for 893: Alluring White (SW 6343) delivers -6.4 LRV points deeper than Ambrosia (893) with +0.92 higher C*=9.34 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 893#F7E9DC • LRV 83.45%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 6357#F0E1D0 • LRV 77.19%
Sherwin-Williams Choice Cream (SW 6357)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 95% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.40CAM16: 2.80

Visual ΔE=2.4 alternative to 893: Choice Cream (SW 6357) delivers -6.3 LRV points deeper than Ambrosia (893) with +2 higher C*=10.42 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 893#F7E9DC • LRV 83.45%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 6378#F3E6D4 • LRV 80.66%
Sherwin-Williams Crisp Linen (SW 6378)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 94.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.56CAM16: 2.06

Visual ΔE=2.56 alternative to 893: Crisp Linen (SW 6378) delivers -2.8 LRV points deeper than Ambrosia (893) with +2.03 higher C*=10.45 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore Ambrosia (893)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Ambrosia (#F7E9DC, LRV 83.45%).

LRV 89.76%
Ceiling for 893
Ice Mist
2123-70
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 89.94%
Trim for 893
Distant Gray
2124-70
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 83.45%
Ambrosia (893) Wall
Ambrosia
893
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 62.46%
Adjoining Room (893)
Pinky Swear
CSP-340
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 48.87%
Accent / Millwork (893)
Knitting Basket
CSP-405
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for 893 (83.45% LRV)

Ambrosia (893, b*=8.01) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Ambrosia

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 893 (2700K shifts to #FFE1BA)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to 893

Need Ambrosia (893, LRV 83.45%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #F7E9DC:

Lighter than 893 (+LRV)
Ecru (2014-70)
LRV 88.34% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#FDEFE2
ΔE 1.27
Deeper than 893 (-LRV)
Pensacola Pink (1184)
LRV 78.94% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F2E3D7
ΔE 1.46
Warmer than 893 (+b*)
Puppy Paws (1156)
LRV 77.82% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F0E2D2
ΔE 2.07
Cooler than 893 (-b*)
Soft White (2170-70)
LRV 86.64% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#FAEDE3
ΔE 1.54
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Ambrosia (893) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Benjamin Moore #893
Color Reference Name:
Ambrosia
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
83.45% • Warm Yellow-Cream
Benjamin Moore #893 • #F7E9DC • LRV 83.45%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore Ambrosia (893)

Code 893 (Ambrosia) reflects 83.45% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Ambrosia (893) registers J'=94.3, a'=2.13, and b'=5.38 with HSL (29°, 63%, 92%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 93.7 L*_HK. Because 893 carries a*=2.59 red-green and b*=8.01 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.42, Ambrosia projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 893 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Ambrosia (893) holds its native #FFE7D3 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 893 adapts to #FFE6C9; at 3500K halogen, Ambrosia transitions to #FFE5C3; at 3000K residential LED, 893 warms to #FFE3BE; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Ambrosia (893) settles at #FFE1BA.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Ambrosia (893, #F7E9DC), Behr Adobe White (ECC-55-2, #F4E7D9, LRV 81%) scores ΔE2000=0.91 and CAM16=0.86, followed by White Blush (OR-W1, ΔE=1.15). In Sherwin-Williams, Alluring White (SW 6343, #EFE1D2, LRV 77.09%) achieves ΔE2000=1.99 ahead of Choice Cream (SW 6357, ΔE=2.4). Coordinate 893 with Ice Mist (2123-70) ceilings, Distant Gray (2124-70) trim, Pinky Swear (CSP-340) hallways, and Knitting Basket (CSP-405) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore Ambrosia (893)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Ambrosia.

SPEC 01LRV 83.45% & H-K 93.7

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore Ambrosia (893)?

Benjamin Moore Ambrosia (893) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 83.45% (#F7E9DC) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 93.7 L*_HK.

At 83.45% reflectance, Ambrosia (893) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (29°, 63%, 92%).

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SPEC 02CIELAB L*93.11 a*2.59 b*8.01

What undertones does Benjamin Moore Ambrosia (893) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=93.11, a*=2.59, b*=8.01) classifies Benjamin Moore Ambrosia (893) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=8.42 chroma and h°=72.1° hue.

Pair Ambrosia (893) with North & East Windows for 893 (83.45% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Ambrosia. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 893 shifts from #F7E9DC toward #FFE1BA.

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SPEC 03893 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore Ambrosia (893)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Ambrosia (893, #F7E9DC) are Behr Adobe White (ECC-55-2, #F4E7D9) at ΔE2000=0.91 and Sherwin-Williams Alluring White (SW 6343, #EFE1D2) at ΔE2000=1.99.

Both ECC-55-2 and SW 6343 matches are verified against Ambrosia (893) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

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SPEC 04893 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore Ambrosia (893)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore Ambrosia (893, LRV 83.45%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Distant Gray (2124-70, #F2F4F1, LRV 89.94%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Distant Gray (2124-70) with Ambrosia (893) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

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