ColorplanCream
No.44 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 62 · light
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Cream (No.44) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 62. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Powell Buff (HC-35) and Sherwin-Williams Ivoire (SW 6127). For trim, try Pointing (No.2003).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 62.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DFCDA6 |
| RGB | 223, 205, 166 |
| HSL | 41°, 47%, 76% |
About Cream
Cream (No.44) is a light, medium-strength beige from Farrow & Ball that leans yellow. With an LRV of 62, Cream has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down 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. Next to Dorset Cream (No.68), it's darker and cooler.
How Cream changes with the light
Cream 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's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
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 Cream can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Cream will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Cream in real homes
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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.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.6
Also close: Pittsfield Buff (ΔE 0.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Toasted Cashew (ΔE 5.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Cream questions
What undertone does Cream have?
Cream has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cream's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cream a light or dark color?
Cream has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 62.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 62, Cream has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Cream in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Powell Buff HC-35 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.6); Sherwin-Williams: Ivoire SW 6127 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Pale Honey PPU6-08 (closest available, ΔE 5.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cream?
Try Pointing (No.2003) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Cream's undertone.
Where does Cream work best?
Cream works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 62, Cream has visible color without darkening a room much.
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