Thickened Cream M290-1 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FCF7E1, LRV 90 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Cream from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FCF7E1 · M290-1
Thickened Cream
90%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Thickened Cream Technical Profile
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Thickened Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Thickened Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrThickened Cream
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sFresh Cream
Fresh Cream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Line Dried
Valspar
Nearly identical
Snug Cottage
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Buttered Up
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Milkyway
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
North Star White
PPG
Nearly identical
Milk And Honey
Kilz
Nearly identical
Air .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Cream
RAL
Very similar
Split Banana
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Paperwhite
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
White Tie
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Thickened Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thickened Cream
#FCF7E1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACCB67
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thickened Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thickened 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 Thickened Cream.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Thickened Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thickened Cream have?
Thickened Cream by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Thickened Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Thickened Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thickened Cream are Fresh Cream by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Ivory Coast by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Line Dried by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Thickened 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 Thickened Cream?
Thickened Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 90.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Thickened Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.