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).
Benjamin Moore Ambrosia (893, #F7E9DC) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Benjamin Moore) | Ambrosia (893) | #F7E9DC | 83.45% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Adobe White (ECC-55-2) | #F4E7D9 | 81% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.91 (98.1%) |
| Behr #2 | White Blush (OR-W1) | #FCECDF | 86.26% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.15 (97.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Alluring White (SW 6343) | #EFE1D2 | 77.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.99 (95.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Choice Cream (SW 6357) | #F0E1D0 | 77.19% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 2.40 (95%) |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Ambrosia (#F7E9DC, LRV 83.45%).
Ambrosia (893, b*=8.01) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Ambrosia
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 893 (2700K shifts to #FFE1BA)
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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.
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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%).
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.
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.
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.