Heavy Cream PPU5-10 is a off-white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F5EBDD, estimated LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is African Ivory from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #F5EBDD · PPU5-10
Heavy Cream
84%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Heavy Cream Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5EBDD
RGB245, 235, 221
Estimated LRV84.0
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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African Ivory
Vista Paint
#F7ECDE
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Opal
Benjamin Moore
#F7EDE0
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Lotus Petal
PPG
#F2E9DC
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Halogen
Valspar
#F8EFE2
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Salt Box
Dunn-Edwards
#F5E9D9
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Kiara
Hirshfield's
#F5ECDC
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Cotton White
Sherwin-Williams
#F7EFE3
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Creamed Vanilla
Dutch Boy
#EFE8DB
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Mayo
Kilz
#F7EFDF
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Dimity
Farrow & Ball
#EEE3D3
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Colors That Work With Heavy Cream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Heavy Cream
#F5EBDD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5BA78
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Heavy Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Heavy Cream 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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Heavy Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Heavy Cream have?
Heavy Cream 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 Heavy Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heavy Cream are African Ivory by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Opal by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Lotus Petal by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Heavy Cream'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 Heavy Cream?
Heavy Cream has a estimated lightness value of 84.0, 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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