Ref. #F4E4C2 · 3002-4C
Cream Cake
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cream Cake Technical Profile
What color is Cream Cake? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F4E4C2. Colors similar to Cream Cake include Dunn-Edwards Melted Wax, PPG Sausalito, Benjamin Moore Montgomery White. Cream Cake has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 79, Cream Cake 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 Cream Cake
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Melted Wax
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sausalito
PPG
Nearly identical
Montgomery White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lightweight Beige
Behr
Nearly identical
Honey Cream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Full Moon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cauliflower Cream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cream Cake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cream Cake
#F4E4C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4C46E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cream Cake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cream Cake 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 Cream Cake.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cream Cake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cream Cake have?
Cream Cake by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Cream Cake from other brands?
The closest matches are Melted Wax by Dunn-Edwards (#F6E6C5), Sausalito by PPG (#F4E5C5), Montgomery White by Benjamin Moore (#F5E3C1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cream Cake?
Cream Cake has an LRV of 78.6, 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 Cream Cake's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.