Brightened Cream 005W is a white paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #F5F2E7, estimated LRV 89 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Almost Ivory from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #F5F2E7 · 005W
Brightened Cream
89%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Brightened Cream Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5F2E7
RGB245, 242, 231
Estimated LRV88.7
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 Familywhite
BrandDutch Boy
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#F7F4E8
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Swiss Coffee
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Cheviot
Sherwin-Williams
#F6F2E8
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Pale Bloom
Valspar
#F2EFE5
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Capitol White
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#F6F3E6
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Tea Set White
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Colors That Work With Brightened Cream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brightened Cream
#F5F2E7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4B280
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brightened Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brightened 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
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Brightened Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brightened Cream have?
Brightened Cream by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the white 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 Brightened Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brightened Cream are Almost Ivory by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Twinkle Twinkle by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Genna by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Brightened 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 Brightened Cream?
Brightened Cream has a estimated lightness value of 88.7, 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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