Cream 2159-60 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FCEBCE, LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Capetown Cream from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FCEBCE · 2159-60
Cream
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cream Technical Profile
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Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to 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 MooreCream
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sCapetown Cream
Capetown Cream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Spanish Lace
Behr
Nearly identical
Capetown Cream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Radiant Glow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Natural Sheepskin
Valspar
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Magnolia Spray
PPG
Nearly identical
Walnut Cream
Kilz
Very similar
New White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Welcome White
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
All-Star
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cream
#FCEBCE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1CF63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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 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.
Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cream have?
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 Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cream are Capetown Cream by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Spanish Lace by Behr (a near-identical match), Capetown Cream by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Cream?
Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.5, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.