Antique Cream 12-11 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E5CA9E, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Byrd Beige from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E5CA9E · 12-11
Antique Cream
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Antique Cream Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Antique Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Antique Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAntique Cream
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreByrd Beige
Byrd Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sweet Treats
Valspar
Nearly identical
Smooth Like Butter
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Biltmore Buff
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Almond Cookie
Behr
Nearly identical
Knightley Straw
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Corn Chowder
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Urchin Shell
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Goldilocks
Kilz
Very similar
Hay
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Antique Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Antique Cream
#E5CA9E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4BC76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Antique Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Antique 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Antique 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.
Antique Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Antique Cream have?
Antique Cream by PPG 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 Antique Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Antique Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antique Cream are Byrd Beige by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sweet Treats by Valspar (a near-identical match), Fennel Seed by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Antique 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 Antique Cream?
Antique Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.4, 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.
Explore More with Antique Cream
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Antique Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.