Ref. #E1DBD5 · MQ3-33
Creme De La Creme
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Creme De La Creme Technical Profile
What color is Creme De La Creme? It's a light warm off-white with the hex code #E1DBD5. Colors similar to Creme De La Creme include Hirshfield's Venetian Wall, Sherwin-Williams Simple White, Valspar Petal Smoke. Creme De La Creme has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 72, Creme De La Creme reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. As a warm neutral, Creme De La Creme 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 Creme De La Creme
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Venetian Wall
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Simple White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Petal Smoke
Valspar
Nearly identical
Venetian Wall
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Strong White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Heirloom Shade
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
White Winged Dove
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ash
PPG
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Creme De La Creme
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Creme De La Creme.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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 belongs to the off-white color family.
What colors match Creme De La Creme from other brands?
The closest matches are Venetian Wall by Hirshfield's (#E3DCD6), Simple White by Sherwin-Williams (#DFD9D2), Petal Smoke by Valspar (#E4DED7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Creme De La Creme?
Creme De La Creme has an LRV of 71.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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