Soft Cream 1205-2 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F5EFD6, LRV 86 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Featherbed from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5EFD6 · 1205-2
Soft Cream
86%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Cream Technical Profile
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Soft Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSoft Cream
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFeatherbed
Featherbed
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Best of Summer
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Best of Summer
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mist Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Saffron Ivory
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pithed Lemon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Carambola
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tapering Light
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
White Peony
Kilz
Nearly identical
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
Air .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
White Tie
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Cream are Featherbed by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Best of Summer by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Marshmallow Fluff by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft 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 Soft Cream?
Soft Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 86.0, 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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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.