ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cream Fleece (233) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 66. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Wool Skein (SW 6148), Farrow & Ball Matchstick (No.2013) and Behr Spanish Sand (OR-W07). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 65.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DED3BB |
| RGB | 222, 211, 187 |
| HSL | 41°, 35%, 80% |
About Cream Fleece
Cream Fleece (233) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 66, Cream Fleece has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cream Fleece'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 Manchester Tan (HC-81); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Cream Fleece changes with the light
Cream Fleece has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Cream Fleece's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Cream Fleece will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Cream Fleece close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Cream Fleece will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Cream Fleece in real homes
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Cream Fleece 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 1.4
Also close: Canvas Tan (ΔE 2.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Off-White (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cream Fleece questions
What undertone does Cream Fleece have?
Cream Fleece has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cream Fleece's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cream Fleece a light or dark color?
Cream Fleece has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 65.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 66, Cream Fleece has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Cream Fleece in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Wool Skein SW 6148 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Farrow & Ball: Matchstick No.2013 (very close, ΔE 1.0); Behr: Spanish Sand OR-W07 (very close, ΔE 2.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cream Fleece?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Cream Fleece's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Cream Fleece work best?
Cream Fleece works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 66, Cream Fleece has visible color without darkening a room much.
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