Swans Mill Cream 260 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F5EBCB, 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.
Ref. #F5EBCB · 260
Swans Mill Cream
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Swans Mill Cream Technical Profile
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Swans Mill Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Swans Mill 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 MooreSwans Mill Cream
Nearly identical
PPGShiny Silk
Shiny Silk
PPG
Nearly identical
Sumatra
Behr
Nearly identical
Lemon Meringue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Linen Napkin
Valspar
Nearly identical
Daylilly Yellow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Limon Sorbet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Annabel
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Light Shine
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cookie Dough
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Air .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
New White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Swans Mill Cream
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Swans Mill Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Swans Mill 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
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Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Swans Mill Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Swans Mill Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Swans Mill Cream are Shiny Silk by PPG (a near-identical match), Sumatra by Behr (a near-identical match), Lemon Meringue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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