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Almond Cream

64%LRV Value
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Almond Cream Technical Profile

What color is Almond Cream? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E1CFB2. Colors similar to Almond Cream include Valspar Classic Khaki, Benjamin Moore Moccasin, Benjamin Moore Moccasin. Almond Cream has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 64, Almond Cream sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.

HEX Code#E1CFB2
RGB225, 207, 178
LRV63.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Colors Similar to Almond Cream

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Classic Khaki

Valspar

Nearly identical

Moccasin

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Muslin Tint

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Muslin Tint

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Sundew

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Inside Passage

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Bone

Behr

Nearly identical

String

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Almond Cream

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Almond Cream

#E1CFB2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AEB47E

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Almond Cream

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Almond Cream

Complement

Caspian Tide

Almond Cream Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Olive Orchard

Pop

Ginger Root

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Clover Leaf

Pop

Reign Over Me

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Vining Ivy

Pop

Royal Plume

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Almond Cream.

Assateague Sand

PPG · 12-26

#E1D0B2

Maple Granola

PPG · 16-25

#E8CBB4

Summer Wheat

PPG · 14-10

#D9CDB5

Alpaca Wool

PPG · 14-19

#E4D5BC

Armadillo

PPG · 14-17

#D7C8B1

Only Oatmeal

PPG · 1112-3

#D4CDB5

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Magnolia

Kilz · LD230-01

#FBE5BB

Ice Breaker

Benjamin Moore · CC-428

#E8DED0

Invigorate

Sherwin-Williams · 6886

#E47237

Champagne White

Kilz · TB-06

#EEE3D6

Sweet Sue

Hirshfield's · 1003

#D8AA86

Sahara Sands

Valspar · 2007-8B

#E0C6AE

Almond Cream — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Almond Cream have?
Almond Cream by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Almond Cream from other brands?
The closest matches are Classic Khaki by Valspar (#E2CFB2), Moccasin by Benjamin Moore (#E0CFB4), Moccasin by Benjamin Moore (#E0CFB4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Almond Cream?
Almond Cream has an LRV of 63.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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