ColorplanBenjamin Moore San Diego Cream (921) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 84. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Antique White (SW 6119), Farrow & Ball Tallow (No.203) and Behr Navajo White (22). For trim, try Fine China (2156-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 84.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F7ECD3 |
| RGB | 247, 236, 211 |
| HSL | 42°, 69%, 90% |
About San Diego Cream
San Diego Cream (921) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 84, San Diego 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 San Diego 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 whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. It's very close to Antique Yellow (OC-103); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How San Diego Cream changes with the light
San Diego 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
San Diego 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
San Diego 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 San Diego Cream can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
San Diego Cream will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See San Diego Cream in real homes
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San Diego 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
Close · ΔE 3.7
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 3.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
San Diego Cream questions
What undertone does San Diego Cream have?
San Diego Cream has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down San Diego Cream's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is San Diego Cream a light or dark color?
San Diego Cream has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 84.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 84, San Diego Cream reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to San Diego Cream in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Antique White SW 6119 (close, ΔE 3.7); Farrow & Ball: Tallow No.203 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Behr: Navajo White 22 (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 San Diego Cream?
Try Fine China (2156-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares San Diego Cream's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does San Diego Cream work best?
San Diego Cream works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 84, San Diego Cream reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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