ColorplanBenjamin Moore Creamy Beige (2016-60) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 84. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jersey Cream (SW 6379), Farrow & Ball Tallow (No.203) and Behr Banana Cream (350C-2).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 84.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FFEAC9 |
| RGB | 255, 234, 201 |
| HSL | 37°, 100%, 89% |
About Creamy Beige
Creamy Beige (2016-60) is a very light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 84, Creamy Beige 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 Creamy Beige'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 Soft Beige (2156-60); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Creamy Beige changes with the light
Creamy Beige is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Creamy Beige's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Creamy Beige 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 Creamy Beige can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Creamy Beige will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Creamy Beige in real homes
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Creamy Beige 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: Lemon Chiffon (ΔE 3.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Creamy Beige questions
What undertone does Creamy Beige have?
Creamy Beige has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Creamy Beige's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Creamy Beige a light or dark color?
Creamy Beige has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 84.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 84, Creamy Beige reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Creamy Beige in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jersey Cream SW 6379 (close, ΔE 2.7); Farrow & Ball: Tallow No.203 (close, ΔE 4.5); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (close, ΔE 3.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Creamy Beige?
Creamy Beige is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does Creamy Beige work best?
Creamy Beige works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 84, Creamy Beige reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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