Cream of the Crop 319-4DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #ECCD87, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Yellow Ground from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ECCD87 · 319-4DB
Cream of the Crop
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cream of the Crop Technical Profile
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Cream of the Crop in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cream of the Crop in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCream of the Crop
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallYellow Ground
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Lol Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Burmese Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Damask Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Glistening
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Maybe Maui
PPG
Nearly identical
Home Brew
Valspar
Very similar
Naples Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Glistening
Vista Paint
Very similar
Organic Ingredient
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cream of the Crop
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cream of the Crop
#ECCD87
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4C56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cream of the Crop
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cream of the Crop 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Cream of the Crop.
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 of the Crop — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cream of the Crop have?
Cream of the Crop by Dutch Boy 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 of the Crop in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cream of the Crop from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cream of the Crop are Yellow Ground by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Lol Yellow by Behr (a near-identical match), Burmese Tan by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cream of the Crop'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 of the Crop?
Cream of the Crop has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Cream of the Crop's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.