ColorplanBenjamin Moore Birmingham Cream (164) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 73. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Banana Cream (SW 6673), Farrow & Ball Dorset Cream (No.68) and Behr Pale Honey (PPU6-08). For trim, try Pink Damask (OC-72).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 73.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F5DBB0 |
| RGB | 245, 219, 176 |
| HSL | 37°, 78%, 83% |
About Birmingham Cream
Birmingham Cream (164) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 73, Birmingham Cream reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Birmingham Cream's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to Wheatfield (2159-50), it's cooler.
How Birmingham Cream changes with the light
Birmingham Cream has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Birmingham Cream's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Birmingham Cream will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Birmingham Cream can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Birmingham Cream will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Birmingham Cream in real homes
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Birmingham Cream equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Jersey Cream (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 2.7
Also close: Farrow's Cream (ΔE 3.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Birmingham Cream questions
What undertone does Birmingham Cream have?
Birmingham Cream has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Birmingham Cream's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Birmingham Cream a light or dark color?
Birmingham Cream has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 73.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 73, Birmingham Cream reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Birmingham Cream in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Banana Cream SW 6673 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Farrow & Ball: Dorset Cream No.68 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Pale Honey PPU6-08 (very close, ΔE 1.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Birmingham Cream?
Try Pink Damask (OC-72) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Birmingham Cream's undertone.
Where does Birmingham Cream work best?
Birmingham Cream works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 73, Birmingham Cream reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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