Thickened Cream M290-1 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FCF7E1, estimated 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.
Behr · #FCF7E1 · M290-1
Thickened Cream
90%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Thickened Cream Technical Profile
HEX Code#FCF7E1
RGB252, 247, 225
Estimated LRV90.0
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 Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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#FCF7E0
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Buttered Up
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#FCF7DE
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Colors That Work With Thickened Cream
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Thickened Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thickened Cream are Fresh Cream by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Ivory Coast by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Line Dried by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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