ColorplanDorset Cream
No.68 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 65 · light
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Dorset Cream (No.68) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 65. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore French Toast (CC-244), Sherwin-Williams Ivoire (SW 6127) and Behr Pale Honey (PPU6-08). 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 | Yellow |
| LRV | 65.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E9D0A3 |
| RGB | 233, 208, 163 |
| HSL | 39°, 61%, 78% |
About Dorset Cream
Dorset Cream (No.68) is a light, medium-strength yellow from Farrow & Ball. With an LRV of 65, Dorset Cream has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dorset 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 kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. Next to Cream (No.44), it's lighter and warmer.
How Dorset Cream changes with the light
Dorset 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
Dorset Cream's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Dorset 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 Dorset Cream can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Dorset Cream will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Dorset Cream in real homes
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Dorset 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 0.7
Also close: Harvest Time (ΔE 0.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Dorset Cream questions
What undertone does Dorset Cream have?
Dorset Cream has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dorset Cream's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Dorset Cream a light or dark color?
Dorset Cream has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 65.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 65, Dorset Cream has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Dorset Cream in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: French Toast CC-244 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.7); Sherwin-Williams: Ivoire SW 6127 (close, ΔE 3.0); Behr: Pale Honey PPU6-08 (close, ΔE 2.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dorset Cream?
Try Pointing (No.2003) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Dorset Cream's undertone.
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