Dorset Cream 68 is a orange paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #EFD5A1, LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sunbeam Yellow from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFD5A1 · 68
Dorset Cream
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dorset Cream Technical Profile
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Dorset Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dorset Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallDorset Cream
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSunbeam Yellow
Sunbeam Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Quiet Veranda
Behr
Nearly identical
Upbeat
PPG
Nearly identical
Grain .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Midland Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Apricot White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Barley
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Honeysuckle Beige
Valspar
Nearly identical
Yellow Lotus
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sunday Afternoon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sunday Afternoon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
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Colors That Work With Dorset Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dorset Cream
#EFD5A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6C46E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dorset Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dorset 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 Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Dorset Cream.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dorset Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dorset Cream have?
Dorset Cream by Farrow & Ball 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 Dorset Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dorset Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dorset Cream are Sunbeam Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Quiet Veranda by Behr (a near-identical match), Upbeat by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dorset 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 Dorset Cream?
Dorset Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.5, 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 Dorset Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.