ColorplanBenjamin Moore Creme Fraiche (2023-70) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 93. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Tunsgate Green (No.250) and Behr Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 92.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FBF8DD |
| RGB | 251, 248, 221 |
| HSL | 54°, 79%, 93% |
About Creme Fraiche
Creme Fraiche (2023-70) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 93, Creme Fraiche 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 Creme Fraiche's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. It's very close to Creme Brulee (2022-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Creme Fraiche changes with the light
Creme Fraiche 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
Creme Fraiche's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Creme Fraiche 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 Creme Fraiche can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Creme Fraiche will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Creme Fraiche in real homes
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Creme Fraiche 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
Closest available · ΔE 5.9
Also close: Westhighland White (ΔE 6.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.0
Also close: New White (ΔE 4.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Creme Fraiche questions
What undertone does Creme Fraiche have?
Creme Fraiche has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Creme Fraiche's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Creme Fraiche a light or dark color?
Creme Fraiche has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 92.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 93, Creme Fraiche reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Creme Fraiche in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dover White SW 6385 (closest available, ΔE 5.9); Farrow & Ball: Tunsgate Green No.250 (close, ΔE 4.0); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (close, ΔE 4.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Creme Fraiche?
Creme Fraiche 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 Creme Fraiche work best?
Creme Fraiche works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 93, Creme Fraiche reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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