Boston Cream 50YY 77/173 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F1E5C5, estimated LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honey Harbor from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F1E5C5 · 50YY 77/173
Boston Cream
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Boston Cream Technical Profile
HEX Code#F1E5C5
RGB241, 229, 197
Estimated LRV78.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Boston Cream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Boston Cream
#F1E5C5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADBE74
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Boston Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Boston 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
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Boston Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Boston Cream have?
Boston Cream by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Boston Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Boston Cream are Honey Harbor by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Spirited by Valspar (a close digital match), Cornerstone by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Boston 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 Boston Cream?
Boston Cream has a estimated lightness value of 78.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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