ColorplanBenjamin Moore Hazelnut Cream (2161-60) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 77. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Navajo White (SW 6126), Farrow & Ball Tallow (No.203) and Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11). For trim, try Arizona Peach (092).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 76.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F1E1CC |
| RGB | 241, 225, 204 |
| HSL | 34°, 57%, 87% |
About Hazelnut Cream
Hazelnut Cream (2161-60) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 77, Hazelnut 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 Hazelnut 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 French Manicure (1086); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Hazelnut Cream changes with the light
Hazelnut Cream 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
Hazelnut Cream's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Hazelnut 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 Hazelnut Cream can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Hazelnut Cream will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Hazelnut Cream in real homes
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Hazelnut 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
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Antique White (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Hazelnut Cream questions
What undertone does Hazelnut Cream have?
Hazelnut Cream has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hazelnut Cream's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Hazelnut Cream a light or dark color?
Hazelnut Cream has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 76.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 77, Hazelnut Cream reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Hazelnut Cream in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Navajo White SW 6126 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Farrow & Ball: Tallow No.203 (close, ΔE 3.2); Behr: Delicate Lace PPU5-11 (very close, ΔE 1.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Hazelnut Cream?
Try Arizona Peach (092) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Hazelnut Cream's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Hazelnut Cream work best?
Hazelnut Cream works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 77, Hazelnut Cream reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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