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Créme Brûlée
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Créme Brûlée Technical Profile
What color is Créme Brûlée? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F6DDC1. Colors similar to Créme Brûlée include Benjamin Moore Peach Cider, Hirshfield's Flower Of Oahu, Vista Paint Flower of Oahu. Créme Brûlée has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 75, Créme Brûlée 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 warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Créme Brûlée
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Peach Cider
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Flower Of Oahu
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Flower of Oahu
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lace Gloves
Kilz
Nearly identical
Impressive Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Frosted Toffee
Behr
Nearly identical
Cheddar Corn
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Satin Blush
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Créme Brûlée
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Créme Brûlée
#F6DDC1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C4C76B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Créme Brûlée
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Créme Brûlée 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Créme Brûlée.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Créme Brûlée — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Créme Brûlée have?
Créme Brûlée by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Créme Brûlée from other brands?
The closest matches are Peach Cider by Benjamin Moore (#F9DEC1), Flower Of Oahu by Hirshfield's (#F5DEC4), Flower of Oahu by Vista Paint (#F2DBC1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Créme Brûlée?
Créme Brûlée has an LRV of 75.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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