Cream Puff 2174-70 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FAEAE5, LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Subtle Peach from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FAEAE5 · 2174-70
Cream Puff
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cream Puff Technical Profile
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Cream Puff in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cream Puff 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 Puff
Nearly identical
PPGSubtle Peach
Subtle Peach
PPG
Nearly identical
Pink Duet
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pink Blossom
Behr
Nearly identical
Rosy Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Light Silver
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pink Duet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pink Kiss
Valspar
Nearly identical
Peach Glamour
Kilz
Very similar
Intimate White
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cream Puff
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cream Puff
#FAEAE5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2AD70
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cream Puff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cream Puff 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 Puff.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cream Puff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cream Puff have?
Cream Puff by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cream Puff in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cream Puff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cream Puff are Subtle Peach by PPG (a near-identical match), Pink Duet by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pink Blossom by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cream Puff'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 Puff?
Cream Puff has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cream Puff's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.