Gentle Cream OC-96 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E9DDC5, estimated LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Castle Ridge from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #E9DDC5 · OC-96
Gentle Cream
73%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gentle Cream Technical Profile
HEX Code#E9DDC5
RGB233, 221, 197
Estimated LRV73.1
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 Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Castle Ridge
Behr
#EADEC7
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Heavy Cream
PPG
#E8DDC6
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Arizona Heat
Vista Paint
#E8DBC3
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Golden Weave
Dutch Boy
#E9DEC8
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Antique White
Sherwin-Williams
#E8DCC6
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Pale Almond
Kilz
#EBDFC9
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Chic Magnet
Hirshfield's
#EDE1C8
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Malted Milk
Valspar
#EBE0CA
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Cream Wave
Dunn-Edwards
#E8DBC5
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Lime White
Farrow & Ball
#E8DEC9
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Colorhouse
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Colors That Work With Gentle Cream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gentle Cream
#E9DDC5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABB57D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gentle Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gentle 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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Gentle Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gentle Cream have?
Gentle Cream by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Gentle Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentle Cream are Castle Ridge by Behr (a close digital match), Heavy Cream by PPG (a close digital match), Parchment by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gentle 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 Gentle Cream?
Gentle Cream has a estimated lightness value of 73.1, 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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