Cream Washed DE6149 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F2E0C5, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Paper Lantern from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F2E0C5 · DE6149
Cream Washed
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cream Washed Technical Profile
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Cream Washed in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cream Washed in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCream Washed
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsPaper Lantern
Paper Lantern
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Honey Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
French Custard
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Julesberg
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cream Puff
Behr
Nearly identical
Yards Of Muslin
Kilz
Nearly identical
Heartsmere
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Simple Pleasures
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wild Oats
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
New White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cream Washed
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cream Washed
#F2E0C5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8C072
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cream Washed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cream Washed 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Cream Washed.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cream Washed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cream Washed have?
Cream Washed by Dunn-Edwards 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 Cream Washed in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cream Washed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cream Washed are Paper Lantern by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Classic Ivory by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Honey Beige by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cream Washed'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 Cream Washed?
Cream Washed has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.2, 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 Cream Washed's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.