Ref. #EEEAC6 · 370E-2
Cream Silk
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cream Silk Technical Profile
What color is Cream Silk? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #EEEAC6. Colors similar to Cream Silk include Kilz Lemon Ice, Dunn-Edwards Natural Light, Valspar Beacon. Cream Silk has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 77, Cream Silk reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Cream Silk reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Cream Silk
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Lemon Ice
Kilz
Nearly identical
Natural Light
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Beacon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Harmony Hills
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Handmade Paper
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blonde Beauty
PPG
Nearly identical
Pineapple Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Elfin Magic
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cream Silk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cream Silk
#EEEAC6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0BA78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cream Silk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cream Silk 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 Cream Silk.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cream Silk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cream Silk have?
Cream Silk by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Cream Silk from other brands?
The closest matches are Lemon Ice by Kilz (#F1ECC9), Natural Light by Dunn-Edwards (#F1EBC8), Beacon by Valspar (#EDE8C1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cream Silk?
Cream Silk has an LRV of 77.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cream Silk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.