Cilantro Cream PPU9-18 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CECAAF, estimated LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silent Fog from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #CECAAF · PPU9-18
Cilantro Cream
59%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cilantro Cream Technical Profile
HEX Code#CECAAF
RGB206, 202, 175
Estimated LRV58.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybeige
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Cilantro Cream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cilantro Cream
#CECAAF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cilantro Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cilantro Cream Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Cilantro Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cilantro Cream have?
Cilantro Cream by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cilantro Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cilantro Cream are Silent Fog by PPG (a close digital match), Moon Shadow by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Silver Sage by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cilantro Cream's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cilantro Cream?
Cilantro Cream has a estimated lightness value of 58.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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