Ref. #E9E2CD · CW-100
Prentis Cream
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Prentis Cream Technical Profile
What color is Prentis Cream? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E9E2CD. Colors similar to Prentis Cream include Vista Paint Loch Ness, Behr Antique White, Valspar Snow on the Pines. Prentis Cream has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 74, Prentis Cream reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Prentis Cream
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Loch Ness
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Antique White
Behr
Nearly identical
Snow on the Pines
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wright Oyster Shell
PPG
Nearly identical
Floating Island
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Restoration Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Air .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Shea Butter
Kilz
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Prentis Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Prentis Cream
#E9E2CD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5B181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Prentis Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Prentis 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 Prentis 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.
Prentis Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Prentis Cream have?
Prentis Cream by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Prentis Cream from other brands?
The closest matches are Loch Ness by Vista Paint (#E8E1CD), Antique White by Behr (#EBE4D0), Snow on the Pines by Valspar (#ECE5D0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Prentis Cream?
Prentis Cream has an LRV of 73.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Prentis Cream
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 Prentis Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.