Ref. #F5EFD6 · 1205-2
Soft Cream
86%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Cream Technical Profile
What color is Soft Cream? It's a very light warm yellow with the hex code #F5EFD6. Colors similar to Soft Cream include Benjamin Moore Featherbed, Vista Paint Marshmallow Fluff, Vista Paint Best of Summer. Soft Cream has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 86, Soft Cream 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 Soft Cream 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 Soft Cream
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Featherbed
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Marshmallow Fluff
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Best Of Summer
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mist Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Saffron Ivory
Valspar
Nearly identical
Carambola
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tapering Light
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
White Peony
Kilz
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Cream
#F5EFD6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7BE74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft 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 Soft Cream.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Cream have?
Soft Cream by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Soft Cream from other brands?
The closest matches are Featherbed by Benjamin Moore (#F7F0D7), Marshmallow Fluff by Vista Paint (#F6F1D8), Best of Summer by Vista Paint (#F6F1D8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Soft Cream?
Soft Cream has an LRV of 86.0, 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 Soft Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.