ColorplanBenjamin Moore Bracken Cream (CW-105) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 75. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Antique White (SW 6119), Farrow & Ball House White (No.2012) and Behr Navajo White (22). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 74.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EAE0C4 |
| RGB | 234, 224, 196 |
| HSL | 44°, 47%, 84% |
About Bracken Cream
Bracken Cream (CW-105) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 75, Bracken 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 Bracken 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. It's very close to Sandy White (2148-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Bracken Cream changes with the light
Bracken 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
Bracken Cream's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Bracken 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 Bracken Cream can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Bracken Cream will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Bracken Cream in real homes
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Bracken 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
Close · ΔE 2.7
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9
Also close: New White (ΔE 2.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Bracken Cream questions
What undertone does Bracken Cream have?
Bracken Cream has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bracken Cream's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Bracken Cream a light or dark color?
Bracken Cream has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 74.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 75, Bracken Cream reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Bracken Cream in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Antique White SW 6119 (close, ΔE 2.7); Farrow & Ball: House White No.2012 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Behr: Navajo White 22 (very close, ΔE 1.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Bracken Cream?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Bracken Cream's undertone.
Where does Bracken Cream work best?
Bracken Cream works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 75, Bracken Cream reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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