Mascarpone AF-20 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F9F8E9, LRV 89 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spun Cotton from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9F8E9 · AF-20
Mascarpone
89%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Mascarpone
Mascarpone is a soft, creamy white at LRV 89 — bright and clean, but with a gentle warmth that keeps it from the chill of a stark white. It's a bright white you can live with, working on walls, trim, and cabinets without reading cold or clinical.
Its subtle warmth means it can look faintly creamy beside a true cool white, so keep the whites consistent. It's a versatile all-rounder for bright rooms. Behr Spun Cotton is its near-identical cross-brand match.
Mascarpone Technical Profile
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Mascarpone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mascarpone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMascarpone
Nearly identical
BehrSpun Cotton
Spun Cotton
Behr
Nearly identical
Touch of Sun
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ivory Keys
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Betsy's Linen
Valspar
Nearly identical
Air .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Touch of Sun
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tulle White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Linwood Beach White
PPG
Nearly identical
Tea Set White
Kilz
Very similar
Cream
RAL
Very similar
Wimborne White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Barely Pear
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mascarpone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mascarpone
#F9F8E9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DBC76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mascarpone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mascarpone 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 Mascarpone.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mascarpone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mascarpone have?
Mascarpone by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mascarpone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mascarpone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mascarpone are Spun Cotton by Behr (a near-identical match), Cotton Fluff by Behr (a near-identical match), Touch of Sun by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mascarpone'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 Mascarpone?
Mascarpone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 89.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mascarpone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.