Calming Cream OC-105 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F5EED8, LRV 86 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spinning Wheel from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5EED8 · OC-105
Calming Cream
86%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Calming Cream Technical Profile
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Calming Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Calming 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 MooreCalming Cream
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSpinning Wheel
Spinning Wheel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Atlantis Pearl
Behr
Nearly identical
White Peony
Kilz
Nearly identical
Vanilla Custard
PPG
Nearly identical
Cheesecake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tapering Light
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Saffron Ivory
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Tie
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Split Banana
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Air .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Honied White
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cream
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Calming Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Calming Cream
#F5EED8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AABD75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Calming Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Calming 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 Calming 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.
Calming Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Calming Cream have?
Calming Cream by Benjamin Moore 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 Calming Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Calming Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Calming Cream are Spinning Wheel by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Atlantis Pearl by Behr (a near-identical match), White Peony by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Calming 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 Calming Cream?
Calming Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 85.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Calming Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.