Philadelphia Cream HC-30 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EEDEB8, LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Demure Yellow from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EEDEB8 · HC-30
Philadelphia Cream
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Philadelphia Cream Technical Profile
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Philadelphia Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Philadelphia 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 MoorePhiladelphia Cream
Nearly identical
ValsparDemure Yellow
Demure Yellow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sensible Hue
Behr
Nearly identical
Crème Fraîche
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Egg Noodle
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Full Moon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Slightly Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Egg Noodle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Limitless
PPG
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Lion'S Roar
Kilz
Very similar
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Philadelphia Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Philadelphia Cream
#EEDEB8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFBF73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Philadelphia Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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.
Philadelphia Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Philadelphia Cream have?
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Philadelphia Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Philadelphia Cream are Demure Yellow by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sensible Hue by Behr (a near-identical match), Homey Cream by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia Cream?
Philadelphia Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Philadelphia Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.