Bavarian Cream 2146-70 is a off-white paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F8F8E8, estimated LRV 89 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ivory Keys from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #F8F8E8 · 2146-70
Bavarian Cream
89%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bavarian Cream Technical Profile
HEX Code#F8F8E8
RGB248, 248, 232
Estimated LRV88.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyoff-white
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Bavarian Cream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bavarian Cream
#F8F8E8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99BA78
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bavarian Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bavarian 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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Bavarian Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bavarian Cream have?
Bavarian Cream by Benjamin Moore 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 Bavarian Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bavarian Cream are Ivory Keys by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Precious Dewdrop by Behr (a close digital match), Beach House by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bavarian 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 Bavarian Cream?
Bavarian Cream has a estimated lightness value of 88.9, 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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