Ref. #F0EDDB · 1214-1
Cake Batter
84%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cake Batter Technical Profile
What color is Cake Batter? It's a very light warm yellow with the hex code #F0EDDB. Colors similar to Cake Batter include Colorhouse Imagine .04, Benjamin Moore Ice Milk, Vista Paint Windswept Sails. Cake Batter has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 84, Cake Batter reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Cake Batter reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Cake Batter
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Imagine .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Ice Milk
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Windswept Sails
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Glisten Green
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Farm House
Behr
Nearly identical
Crème de Menthe
Valspar
Nearly identical
Olive Tint
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Barely Pear
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cake Batter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cake Batter
#F0EDDB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0B280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cake Batter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cake Batter 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 Cake Batter.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cake Batter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cake Batter have?
Cake Batter by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Cake Batter from other brands?
The closest matches are Imagine .04 by Colorhouse (#F0EDDB), Ice Milk by Benjamin Moore (#F0EDDA), Windswept Sails by Vista Paint (#F0EDDA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cake Batter?
Cake Batter has an LRV of 84.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Cake Batter's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.