San Diego Cream 921 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F8EDD4, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Veranda Ivory from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F8EDD4 · 921
San Diego Cream
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
San Diego Cream Technical Profile
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San Diego Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to San Diego 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 MooreSan Diego Cream
Nearly identical
ValsparVeranda Ivory
Veranda Ivory
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rave Rachel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Oatmeal Cookie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Misty Mustard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
French Creme
Behr
Nearly identical
Fresh Zest
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Vanilla Wafer
PPG
Nearly identical
Warm Sunlight
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
White Peony
Kilz
Nearly identical
New White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With San Diego Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
San Diego Cream
#F8EDD4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4C56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for San Diego Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
San Diego 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 San Diego 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.
San Diego Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does San Diego Cream have?
San Diego 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 San Diego Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match San Diego Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to San Diego Cream are Veranda Ivory by Valspar (a near-identical match), Rave Rachel by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Oatmeal Cookie by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting San Diego 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 San Diego Cream?
San Diego Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.4, 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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Why San Diego Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.