Creamy 7012 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #EFE8DB, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Creamed Vanilla from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFE8DB · 7012
Creamy
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Creamy
Creamy is exactly what it sounds like — a soft, warm white at LRV 81 with a gentle cream tone that reads cozy and inviting rather than stark. It's a go-to for trim, cabinets, and whole rooms in homes that lean warm and traditional, the antidote to the cool, gallery-clean whites.
Its warmth glows under lamplight but can look soft beside a bright white, so keep the whites consistent. It pairs naturally with wood, warm greiges, and brass. Benjamin Moore Collector's Item is a near-identical cross-brand match, with Behr Ivory Palace close behind.
Creamy Technical Profile
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Creamy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Creamy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCreamy
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyCreamed Vanilla
Creamed Vanilla
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Hint of Vanilla
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Antique White
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sugar Soap
PPG
Nearly identical
Hint of Vanilla
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Table Linen
Behr
Nearly identical
Himalaya
Kilz
Nearly identical
Collector's Item
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ball of String
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Creamy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Creamy
#EFE8DB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9B181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Creamy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Creamy 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 Creamy.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Creamy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Creamy have?
Creamy 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 Creamy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Creamy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Creamy are Creamed Vanilla by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Hint of Vanilla by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Antique White by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Creamy'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 Creamy?
Creamy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.2, 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
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 Creamy's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.