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Ambrosia 893
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Undertone: Noticeable orange undertone
In CIELAB, Ambrosia sits at L* 93.1, a* 2.6, b* 8.0. Its hue angle is 72° and its chroma is 8.4, so it leans orange clearly enough to notice on a full wall. It classifies as warm. Among Benjamin Moore colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 46%.
LRV 81.9: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 81.9, Ambrosia is lighter than 95% of Benjamin Moore colors. Reflects most light. Works in dim rooms, north-facing spaces, ceilings and trim; can look stark in strong southern light.
Closest Sherwin-Williams match to Ambrosia
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palish Peach | SW 7114 | 1.40 | Very close | |
| Conch Shell | SW 7115 | 1.66 | Very close | |
| Alluring White | SW 6343 | 1.99 | Very close |
Closest Behr match to Ambrosia
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Muslin | W-D-110 | 0.87 | Practically identical | |
| Adobe White | ECC-55-2 | 0.92 | Practically identical | |
| Fine White | 250A-1 | 0.96 | Practically identical |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecru | 2014-70 | 1.26 | Very close | |
| Warm Blush | 892 | 1.36 | Very close | |
| Pensacola Pink | 1184 | 1.46 | Very close | |
| Sun Kissed Peach | 2168-70 | 1.52 | Very close | |
| Soft White | 2170-70 | 1.55 | Very close | |
| Beautiful in My Eyes | 1170 | 1.60 | Very close |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Benjamin Moore with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Sun Kissed Peach 2168-70 · lighter, LRV 85.4
- Ivory Tusk 2153-70 · lighter, LRV 84.6
- Ivory Tusk OC-91 · lighter, LRV 84.6
- Pensacola Pink 1184 · darker, LRV 77.1
- Butterfly Kisses 902 · darker, LRV 76.0
- Old Fashioned Peach OC-79 · darker, LRV 76.0
Colors that go with Ambrosia
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- White Satin 2067-70 · complementary (180°)
- Frosty Pink 2010-70 · analogous (−30°)
- Ancient Ivory OC-133 · analogous (+30°)
- Quiet Pond 2052-70 · triadic (120°)
- Misty Lilac 2071-70 · triadic (240°)
Ambrosia vs popular colors
- Peach Parfait (Benjamin Moore 2175-70, ΔE 1.8) is darker (LRV 79.6 vs 81.9), more red/pink.
- Parchment (Benjamin Moore OC-78, ΔE 2.4) is darker (LRV 79.9 vs 81.9), more yellow/warm, more saturated.
- Head Over Heels (Benjamin Moore AF-250, ΔE 2.8) is darker (LRV 73.3 vs 81.9), more red/pink.