Creme Fraiche S240-1 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #ECE0D3, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Linen from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ECE0D3 · S240-1
Creme Fraiche
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Creme Fraiche Technical Profile
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Creme Fraiche in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Creme Fraiche in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCreme Fraiche
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFresh Linen
Fresh Linen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Honeysuckle
PPG
Nearly identical
Siamese Kitten
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Champagne White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Santa Fe Spirit
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Lightning
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Alluring White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Simple Splendor
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Beautiful in My Eyes
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dimity
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Creme Fraiche
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Creme Fraiche
#ECE0D3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0B181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Creme Fraiche
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Creme Fraiche 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 Fraiche.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Creme Fraiche — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Creme Fraiche have?
Creme Fraiche by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Creme Fraiche in your own space before committing.
What colors match Creme Fraiche from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Creme Fraiche are Fresh Linen by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Honeysuckle by PPG (a near-identical match), Siamese Kitten by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Creme Fraiche'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 Fraiche?
Creme Fraiche has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Creme Fraiche's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.