Carlisle Cream 1031 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DDCFBC, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sourdough from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DDCFBC · 1031
Carlisle Cream
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Carlisle Cream Technical Profile
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Carlisle Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Carlisle 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 MooreCarlisle Cream
Nearly identical
PPGSourdough
Sourdough
PPG
Nearly identical
China Doll
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Irish Coffee
Kilz
Nearly identical
Mineral Water
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Spanish Sand
Behr
Nearly identical
Joa's White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Honey Locust
Valspar
Nearly identical
Oyster
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ageless
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sandstone Tint
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Carlisle Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carlisle Cream
#DDCFBC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carlisle Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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.
Carlisle Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carlisle Cream have?
Carlisle 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 Carlisle Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Carlisle Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carlisle Cream are Sourdough by PPG (a near-identical match), China Doll by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Maison Blanche by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Carlisle 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 Carlisle Cream?
Carlisle Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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