ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cream Soda (1082) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 45. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Nomadic Desert (SW 6107), Farrow & Ball Templeton Pink (No.303) and Behr Riviera Beach (PPU7-07). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 45.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C9AF98 |
| RGB | 201, 175, 152 |
| HSL | 28°, 31%, 69% |
About Cream Soda
Cream Soda (1082) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 45, Cream Soda has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cream Soda's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Nubuck (CC-366); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Cream Soda changes with the light
Cream Soda 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
Cream Soda's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Cream Soda 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 Cream Soda can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Cream Soda will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Cream Soda in real homes
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Cream Soda 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 2.2
Also close: Macadamia (ΔE 4.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Smoked Trout (ΔE 2.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cream Soda questions
What undertone does Cream Soda have?
Cream Soda has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cream Soda's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cream Soda a light or dark color?
Cream Soda has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 45.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 45, Cream Soda has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Cream Soda in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Nomadic Desert SW 6107 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Farrow & Ball: Templeton Pink No.303 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Behr: Riviera Beach PPU7-07 (close, ΔE 3.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cream Soda?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cream Soda's undertone.
Where does Cream Soda work best?
Cream Soda works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 45, Cream Soda has visible color without darkening a room much.
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