Cream Puff 2174-70 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FAEAE5, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #FAEAE5 · 2174-70
Cream Puff
82%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cream Puff Technical Profile
HEX Code#FAEAE5
RGB250, 234, 229
Estimated LRV82.1
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 Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Cream Puff
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Subtle Peach
PPG
#F8E8E3
Close digital match
Pink Duet
Vista Paint
#F8E8E4
Close digital match
Pink Blossom
Behr
#FCEBE7
Close digital match
Rosy Tan
Dunn-Edwards
#FAE8E1
Close digital match
Light Silver
Dutch Boy
#FFEEE7
Close digital match
Pink Duet
Hirshfield's
#F8E7E4
Close digital match
Pink Kiss
Valspar
#F6E9E2
Close digital match
Peach Glamour
Kilz
#EEDEDA
Similar digital color
Intimate White
Sherwin-Williams
#F0E1D8
Similar digital color
Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
#F4E7DD
Similar digital color
Seeing a close call? Order a peel-and-stick sample of Cream Puff — or sample it next to its top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Cream Puff
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
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
Digital 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cream Puff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cream Puff are Subtle Peach by PPG (a close digital match), Pink Duet by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Pink Blossom by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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.
Explore More with Cream Puff
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 Puff's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.