Creamy Mushroom PPU5-13 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CABDAF, LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hampshire Taupe from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CABDAF · PPU5-13
Creamy Mushroom
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Creamy Mushroom Technical Profile
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Creamy Mushroom in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Creamy Mushroom in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCreamy Mushroom
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHampshire Taupe
Hampshire Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bungalow Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Master Manuel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sophistication
Kilz
Nearly identical
Elephant's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Moonbeam
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ashen
PPG
Nearly identical
Mesa Tumbleweed
Valspar
Nearly identical
Baguette
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Crumcake
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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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 sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Creamy Mushroom in your own space before committing.
What colors match Creamy Mushroom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Creamy Mushroom are Hampshire Taupe by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Stone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Bungalow Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Creamy Mushroom'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 Creamy Mushroom?
Creamy Mushroom has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.0, 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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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.