Creme De La Creme MQ3-33 is a off-white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E1DBD5, estimated LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Venetian Wall from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #E1DBD5 · MQ3-33
Creme De La Creme
72%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Creme De La Creme Technical Profile
HEX Code#E1DBD5
RGB225, 219, 213
Estimated LRV71.5
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 Familyoff-white
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Creme De La Creme
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Venetian Wall
Hirshfield's
#E3DCD6
Close digital match
Simple White
Sherwin-Williams
#DFD9D2
Close digital match
Pearly Gray
Dutch Boy
#DFD9D2
Close digital match
Petal Smoke
Valspar
#E4DED7
Close digital match
Venetian Wall
Vista Paint
#E2DCD4
Close digital match
Whitecliff Beige
PPG
#E0D9D1
Close digital match
Strong White
Farrow & Ball
#E5E0DB
Close digital match
Heirloom Shade
Dunn-Edwards
#DCD8D4
Close digital match
White Winged Dove
Benjamin Moore
#E6E1DC
Close digital match
Reserved White
Kilz
#E6E1D8
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Colors That Work With Creme De La Creme
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Creme De La Creme
#E1DBD5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Creme De La Creme
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Creme De La Creme 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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Creme De La Creme — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Creme De La Creme have?
Creme De La Creme by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Creme De La Creme from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Creme De La Creme are Venetian Wall by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Simple White by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Pearly Gray by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Creme De La Creme'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 Creme De La Creme?
Creme De La Creme has a estimated lightness value of 71.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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