Heavy Cream 1098-2 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E8DDC6, estimated LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Weave from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #E8DDC6 · 1098-2
Heavy Cream
73%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Heavy Cream Technical Profile
HEX Code#E8DDC6
RGB232, 221, 198
Estimated LRV72.9
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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Golden Weave
Dutch Boy
#E9DEC8
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Gentle Cream
Benjamin Moore
#E9DDC5
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Castle Ridge
Behr
#EADEC7
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Muslin
Sherwin-Williams
#EADFC9
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Lime White
Farrow & Ball
#E8DEC9
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Malted Milk
Valspar
#EBE0CA
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Chic Magnet
Vista Paint
#EADFC6
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Pale Almond
Kilz
#EBDFC9
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Navajo White
Dunn-Edwards
#EBE1C9
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Chic Magnet
Hirshfield's
#EDE1C8
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Stone .01
Colorhouse
#E1D6BB
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Colors That Work With Heavy Cream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Heavy Cream
#E8DDC6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB37F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Heavy Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Heavy Cream Room Palettes
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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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Heavy Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Heavy Cream have?
Heavy 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 Heavy Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heavy Cream are Golden Weave by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Gentle Cream by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Frappe by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Heavy 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 Heavy Cream?
Heavy Cream has a estimated lightness value of 72.9, 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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