Boston Cream 50YY 77/173 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F1E5C5, 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.
Ref. #F1E5C5 · 50YY 77/173
Boston Cream
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Boston Cream Technical Profile
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Boston Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Boston Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBoston Cream
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHoney Harbor
Honey Harbor
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spirited
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cornerstone
Behr
Nearly identical
Limon Sorbet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Haystack
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lemon Meringue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sphere
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Jefferson Cream
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Light Shine
Kilz
Very similar
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
New White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Boston Cream
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Boston 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Boston Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Boston Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Boston Cream are Honey Harbor by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Spirited by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cornerstone by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Boston Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.