Historic Cream ECC-49-2 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FDF3E3, LRV 91 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Apricot Ice from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDF3E3 · ECC-49-2
Historic Cream
91%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Historic Cream Technical Profile
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Historic Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Historic Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrHistoric Cream
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreApricot Ice
Apricot Ice
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Early Snow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Whiskers
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Arizona White
PPG
Nearly identical
Whiskers
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mayo
Kilz
Nearly identical
Halogen
Valspar
Nearly identical
Paperwhite
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pointing
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Aged Marble
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cream
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Historic Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Historic Cream
#FDF3E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2CE64
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Historic Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Historic 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Historic Cream.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Historic Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Historic Cream have?
Historic Cream 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 Historic Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Historic Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Historic Cream are Apricot Ice by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Early Snow by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Tofu by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Historic 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 Historic Cream?
Historic Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 90.5, 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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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 Historic Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.