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Antique Cream
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Antique Cream Technical Profile
What color is Antique Cream? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E5CA9E. Colors similar to Antique Cream include Benjamin Moore Byrd Beige, Valspar Sweet Treats, Benjamin Moore Fennel Seed. Antique Cream has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 61, Antique 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.
Colors Similar to Antique Cream
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Byrd Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sweet Treats
Valspar
Nearly identical
Biltmore Buff
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Almond Cookie
Behr
Nearly identical
Corn Chowder
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Taos Sand Beige
MPC
Nearly identical
Good-Looking
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Antique Cream from other brands?
The closest matches are Byrd Beige by Benjamin Moore (#E5CBA0), Sweet Treats by Valspar (#E9CDA1), Fennel Seed by Benjamin Moore (#E4C89E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Antique Cream?
Antique Cream has an LRV of 61.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.