San Diego Cream 921 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F8EDD4, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #F8EDD4 · 921
San Diego Cream
81%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
San Diego Cream Technical Profile
HEX Code#F8EDD4
RGB248, 237, 212
Estimated LRV81.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With San Diego Cream
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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.
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Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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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
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match San Diego Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to San Diego Cream are Veranda Ivory by Valspar (a close digital match), Rave Rachel by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Oatmeal Cookie by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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