Ref. #CABDAF · PPU5-13
Creamy Mushroom
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Creamy Mushroom Technical Profile
What color is Creamy Mushroom? It's a medium warm beige with the hex code #CABDAF. Colors similar to Creamy Mushroom include Benjamin Moore Stone, Benjamin Moore Hampshire Taupe, Sherwin-Williams Bungalow Beige. Creamy Mushroom has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Creamy Mushroom sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Creamy Mushroom pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Creamy Mushroom
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Stone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bungalow Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sophistication
Kilz
Nearly identical
Master Manuel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Elephant's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Ashen
PPG
Nearly identical
Mesa Tumbleweed
Valspar
Nearly identical
Birchwood
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Creamy Mushroom
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Creamy Mushroom
#CABDAF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Creamy Mushroom
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Creamy Mushroom 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 Creamy Mushroom.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Creamy Mushroom — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Creamy Mushroom have?
Creamy Mushroom by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Creamy Mushroom from other brands?
The closest matches are Stone by Benjamin Moore (#CBBEB0), Hampshire Taupe by Benjamin Moore (#CBBEB0), Bungalow Beige by Sherwin-Williams (#CDBFB0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Creamy Mushroom?
Creamy Mushroom has an LRV of 52.0, 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 Creamy Mushroom's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.