Birmingham Cream 164 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F6DCB1, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honeypot from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6DCB1 · 164
Birmingham Cream
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Birmingham Cream Technical Profile
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Birmingham Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Birmingham Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBirmingham Cream
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHoneypot
Honeypot
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Clam Chowder
Behr
Nearly identical
Shoreline
Valspar
Nearly identical
Soleil
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Soleil
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peaches and Cream
PPG
Nearly identical
Awakened
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Light Honey
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pasta
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Birmingham Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Birmingham Cream
#F6DCB1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BECA68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Birmingham Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Birmingham 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Birmingham 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.
Birmingham Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Birmingham Cream have?
Birmingham Cream by Benjamin Moore 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 Birmingham Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Birmingham Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Birmingham Cream are Honeypot by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Clam Chowder by Behr (a near-identical match), Shoreline by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Birmingham 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 Birmingham Cream?
Birmingham Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.1, 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 Birmingham Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.