Calming Cream OC-105 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F5EED8, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #F5EED8 · OC-105
Calming Cream
86%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Calming Cream Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5EED8
RGB245, 238, 216
Estimated LRV85.5
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
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Spinning Wheel
Vista Paint
#F5EED9
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Atlantis Pearl
Behr
#F4EDD6
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White Peony
Kilz
#F5EDD7
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Vanilla Custard
PPG
#F4ECD5
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Cheesecake
Hirshfield's
#F7EED7
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Tapering Light
Dunn-Edwards
#F7F2DD
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Saffron Ivory
Valspar
#F9F1D8
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White Tie
Farrow & Ball
#F5ECD9
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Split Banana
Dutch Boy
#F4EEDD
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Air .02
Colorhouse
#ECE6D1
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Honied White
Sherwin-Williams
#F8EEDB
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Colors That Work With Calming Cream
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Calming Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Calming Cream are Spinning Wheel by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Atlantis Pearl by Behr (a close digital match), White Peony by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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