Cottage Cream 7678 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #EDDBBD, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flawless from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EDDBBD · 7678
Cottage Cream
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cottage Cream Technical Profile
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Cottage Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cottage Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCottage Cream
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFlawless
Flawless
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Shortbread
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
French Custard
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Light Incense
Behr
Nearly identical
Shortbread
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Soft Candlelight
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sandcastle Symphony
PPG
Nearly identical
Clam Up
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Yards Of Muslin
Kilz
Nearly identical
Matchstick
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cottage Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cottage Cream
#EDDBBD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3BC76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cottage Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cottage 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Cottage 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.
Cottage Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cottage Cream have?
Cottage Cream by Sherwin-Williams 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 Cottage Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cottage Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cottage Cream are Flawless by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Heartsmere by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Shortbread by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cottage 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 Cottage Cream?
Cottage Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cottage Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.