Hazelnut Cream 2161-60 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F2E2CD, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smooth Ivory from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F2E2CD · 2161-60
Hazelnut Cream
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hazelnut Cream Technical Profile
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Hazelnut Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hazelnut 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 MooreHazelnut Cream
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySmooth Ivory
Smooth Ivory
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Champagne
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
So Much Fawn
Behr
Nearly identical
Sweet Sand
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ancestral
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pastel Day
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peach Colonnade
PPG
Nearly identical
Celtic Linen
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pastel Day
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dimity
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hazelnut Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hazelnut Cream
#F2E2CD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8BD75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hazelnut Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hazelnut 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 Hazelnut 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.
Hazelnut Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hazelnut Cream have?
Hazelnut 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 Hazelnut Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hazelnut Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hazelnut Cream are Smooth Ivory by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Champagne by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Antler White by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hazelnut 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 Hazelnut Cream?
Hazelnut Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.5, 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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