Swans Mill Cream 260 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F5EBCB, estimated LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shiny Silk from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #F5EBCB · 260
Swans Mill Cream
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Swans Mill Cream Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5EBCB
RGB245, 235, 203
Estimated LRV79.1
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 Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Swans Mill Cream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Swans Mill Cream
#F5EBCB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADC270
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Swans Mill Cream
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Swans Mill 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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Swans Mill Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Swans Mill Cream have?
Swans Mill Cream by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Swans Mill Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Swans Mill Cream are Shiny Silk by PPG (a close digital match), Sumatra by Behr (a close digital match), Lemon Meringue by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Swans Mill 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 Swans Mill Cream?
Swans Mill Cream has a estimated lightness value of 79.1, 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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