Cilantro Cream PPU9-18 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CECAAF, 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.
Ref. #CECAAF · PPU9-18
Cilantro Cream
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cilantro Cream Technical Profile
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Cilantro Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cilantro Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCilantro Cream
Nearly identical
PPGSilent Fog
Silent Fog
PPG
Nearly identical
Moon Shadow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Willow Wind
Valspar
Nearly identical
Beach Bum
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Montezuma
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Acanthus
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Garden Moss
Kilz
Very similar
Sea Glass
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Metal .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Farm Eggs
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cilantro Cream
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Cilantro Cream.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cilantro Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cilantro Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cilantro Cream are Silent Fog by PPG (a near-identical match), Moon Shadow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Silver Sage by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cilantro Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.