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The Best Cream Paint Colors

Cream color paint gives you a warm neutral wall color that fits just about every home and every room. This is a round-up of the best cream paint colors for walls!

These cream paint colors are easy to use, easy to decorate with, and will create the warm and cozy home of your dreams.

Our breakfast room, painted in Sherwin Williams Zurich White.

You’ve seen many of these pretty cream paint colors before in our home over the years. However, given that it’s one of the most frequently asked questions I receive, I wanted to share more about them. I know how agonizing selecting a color can be!

Furthermore, I don’t take paint color decisions lightly.  Fortunately for you, you can! I am taking the guesswork out of selecting paint colors for you. I love chatting paint with you!

For example, check out this organized guide to our Paint Colors By Room, and my favorite Romantic Bedroom Colors. You can also find the best Greige Paint Colors, Blue Gray Paint Colors, and even some favorite Neutral Paint Colors from our previous home. There’s something for everyone!

By detailing pros, cons, features, styles, where to use it, colors to pair them with, sheens and more, I hope to eliminate the guesswork.  All you’ll need to do is sample to confirm.

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Why Should You Choose a Cream Color Paint?

My reasoning for choosing these warm cream colors for the walls of our home? I want a space that reflects the love of our family and friends.

Choosing a soft, neutral tone for a backdrop allows the people and love inside the home to really stand out. It gives us a soothing, calm interior that can help create a sanctuary in the craziness of our lives!

Moreover, I just love that I can change my decor accents throughout the seasons. I never have to worry that a new pillow, artwork or rug will clash with my walls! In short, it’s the best way to simplify your decorating process.

I’m going to walk you through TEN of my very favorite cream colors. You don’t even have to choose a favorite, as they coordinate beautifully throughout various spaces of a home. 

You can see even more in this YouTube video!

Cream paint colors offer the perfect amount of “light and bright” without feeling cold or clinical. They allow a space to reflect light with a high LRV (learn more about the importance of LRV here) while still bringing all the cozy vibes!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cream A Neutral Color?

Yes. In my humble opinion, it’s the best neutral paint color because it’s warm and cozy. While a clear white can often feel a little cold, warm creams are a perfect compromise between whites and deeper gray/brown neutrals. 

What Color Looks Good With Cream? 

That’s the beauty of this beautiful neutral color! You can accent cream paint colors with gray, brown, blues or pinks. It’s completely up to you – cream paint offers the flexibility of white, with a little more warmth and depth.

What’s The Best Warm Cream Paint Color?

That’s such a subjective question and answer! A color that works best in one home won’t necessarily be perfect in the next. Be sure to check out our tips for choosing the perfect cream color for your home.

What Trim Color goes with Cream Walls?

I like to pair these colors with a true, clear white trim color. Consider our longtime favorite, Valspar Paint + Primer Ultra White Base 221395.

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Top 10 Cream Paint Colors

Cream color paint makes your home feel warm and inviting. Most importantly, the color needs to work for you and the feeling you want to create in your home. Subsequently, paint is not a one-size-fits-all decision. 

While I have narrowed it down to some wonderful options, every home is different. The windows, trim and floor colors, and layout of your home can impact your wall colors. Let’s get started!

Benjamin Moore Soft Chamois

All of our upstairs, including bathrooms, laundry room, hallway and bedrooms are painted Benjamin Moore Soft Chamois. This is one of the most versatile paint colors I’ve used to date. It’s a great fit for a lot of spaces and it’s so soft.

This color is a foolproof choice. It’s not too yellow even though it has that tone in the background, and in fact it never reads yellow even at night. You can read more in detail about this lovely paint color in the link above.

The LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of Soft Chamois is 78.94, making it very similar to Creamy, which you’ll also see on this list.

Benjamin Moore Natural Cream

This is a color that has long been on my list, but I haven’t had the opportunity to use it yet!

Natural Cream is exactly how it sounds – a warm, deep cream. In fact, it’s the deepest cream on this list, coming in at an LRV of 66.26. It’s versatile and sophisticated, and I can’t wait to find a place for it!

I love how the example below pairs it with Swiss Coffee on the walls, with Natural Cream on the cabinetry.

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Benjamin Moore Simply White

Simply White is a crisp, clean, warm white that is *barely* cream. In fact, unless paired with a true white trim, it’s hard to tell that it’s cream at all! I’m including it in this list because that might be exactly what you’re looking for… it has become the PERFECT color for me, in fact!

This cream color’s undertones are very slightly yellow with the slightest touch of green and blue for balance. The LRV for Benjamin Moore Simply White is 91.7, which is considered very high – it’s the highest of the creams in this round-up.

You can see more of this color on the exterior of my neighbor’s White Brick House! I’ve recently used it on our St. Louis exterior and also on the living room walls at the lake – I can’t wait to share it in more spaces.

Benjamin Moore Cloud White

Cloud White is a classic, timeless color that has been popular for many years. Read on to find out why with this photo tour of our new basement bathroom painted in Cloud White.

Benjamin Moore Cloud White has an LRV (light reflectance value) of about 85 which is a great number for a perfectly warm shade of cream.

Benjamin Moore Ballet White

Ballet White is another warm creamy paint that I’m eager to experiment with soon! I love that it’s not a super yellowy cream color, just a warm, barely cream tone.

This color is comparable to Zurich White, in that it has a little gray to mediate the yellow background. With an LRV of 73.54, they have a comparable LRV too.

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Sherwin Williams Zurich White

We painted the living room Sherwin Williams Zurich White (in Valspar Signature at Lowe’s) eggshell sheen. This one has an LRV of 76.

Zurich White has just a touch of greige without being too much. It’s a wonderful option for those who love grey, but would like something a touch warmer or a slightly greige tone or if you’re transitioning from a grey room.

In the same vein as the other options I’m showcasing here, this color works in almost any lighting situation. To summarize my thoughts on this color, read about it in greater detail at the link above.

Sherwin Williams Creamy

Another go-to cream paint color I love is Sherwin Williams 7012 Creamy. This photograph of Adalyn’s old dresser is a good representation of the color. The wall behind is also Zurich White.

It’s a soft, warm white that is classic, but not stark. Not dirty, not too yellow, and certainly not blue, it’s a great in-between for any lighting situation! This is a warm cream that also works beautifully for trim, cabinets and furniture.

Benjamin Moore Navajo White

Click through for all the details about one of my favorite cream paint colors, Benjamin Moore Navajo White (not to be confused with Sherwin Williams color of the same name).

This is a rich, sophisticated cream color with an LRV of 79.88.

A bathroom and mudroom with horizontal paneling, painted in Zurich White.

Sherwin Williams Everyday White

We painted the screened porch in Sherwin Williams Everyday White in Valspar Signature – it’s so soft, yet warm and inviting.

This color was used in our screened porch and also on the exterior of our home – see more in our Tudor Paint post. Everyday White has a hint of beige and yet reads in the perfect creamy white tone.

It’s wonderful for any exterior projects or any rooms in your home that might receive a little lower light. For instance, this photograph of our screened porch shows you just how warm and soft it is.

Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee

Warm, welcoming, and yet still light and bright, this color is popular for a reason! Learn how this color could work in your home with all the details and specifics. Swiss Coffee paint color has an LRV of 83.93, which is considered quite high.

Come on over and see Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee in the freshly painted basement of our home, and take a tour of the space!

What do you think? Are you ready to take the leap and paint your interior or exterior in a pretty warm cream paint color? I’d love to hear from you!

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Need ideas for things to hang on those freshly painted walls? Don’t miss 17 Easy Wall Decor Ideas!

You can also find my complimentary paint color chart here to keep them all organized!

Benjamin Moore Soft Chamois Cream Paint Color

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Get all the details about one of my favorite cream paint colors, Benjamin Moore Soft Chamois.

I discovered Benjamin Moore Soft Chamois from one of my favorite designers, Phoebe Howard. I love how warm it feels, yet still very light, giving the illusion of space in our foyer bath and creating a relaxing retreat in areas like our master bedroom.

When we moved into our home, we had the entire upstairs painted Benjamin Moore Soft Chamois, and have never looked back! In fact, we loved it so much we repainted our foyer bath in it as well and I often contemplate repainting our dining room with it because it’s current color feels a bit too cool with its lighting situation.

Don’t miss my favorite Warm Whites and the best Blue Gray Paint Colors too!

This is one of the most versatile paint colors I’ve used to date. It’s a great fit for a lot of spaces and it’s so soft.

During the day it looks light and beautiful, and at night warm, but not yellow or dirty.

To help you decide which paint color is right for you, I’m breaking them down with pros and cons of each, where they’re best used, etc.

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Benjamin Moore Soft Chamois Details

Works Well For

Feels

Soft Chamois Undertones

Styles it Fits

The LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of Soft Chamois is 78.94, making it very similar to Creamy and Zurich White.

Pairs Well With

I love all of our paint colors, but this cream paint color is foolproof for any space and lighting situation. I’ve yet to see it in a space where I don’t absolutely love it!

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Cream color in the interior - design, combinations, photos

The color of airy cakes, whipped creamy desserts, delicate, light. Cream color in the interior is known for its ability to complement almost all shades of the color palette, creating a relaxed and warm atmosphere. This is a multifaceted alternative to white, beige, gray, which is easily perceived, has endless possibilities for experimentation and the implementation of new ideas in the interior.

Color details

What is a pure cream color? Not everyone imagines this. It is actually a light, yellowish shade of white. It can attract the eye with the charm of yellow, pink, gray and even green undertones.

Light cream color as the main color in the interiors of rooms of different functionality looks elegant and relaxed. No tension, no color pressure. There is purity, tenderness, sunshine of the interior.

Cream - the color is unusually light, which is why it is not easy for an untrained eye to catch and get all its shades.

In interior design it is very important to distinguish shades of cream (midtones) in order to correctly place accents by choosing wallpaper, furniture, curtains.

In a bouquet of combinations

The splendor of the interior, its comfort, aesthetics largely depend on the skillful selection and combination of cream color with other color schemes of the designer line. It is worth looking at the photo and appreciating the charm of the interior in cream colors. When furnishing a room, you can use only a small fraction of white and brown colors of different saturation.

The best classic combination of interior design - cream and chocolate. Adding a little contrast of woody dark color creates an incredibly attractive unity.

The photo of the interior looks advantageous, where the cream color is saturated to beige or yellowish, and the color of natural oak, gray or steel is chosen as the polar one. The combination of cream and gray is wonderfully perceived in the interior as an interesting alternative to the union of white and gray colors.

The versatility of the combination of cream shades is also revealed by the color scheme in pastel shades. A calm and comfortable combination of gray, cream colors with an additional interspersing of golden hues impresses with its sophistication.

The nursery in pastel colors, where cream walls help to create a bright and calm interior, is distinguished by extraordinary comfort and elusive lightness. Both accessories and paintings are in their place here - without frills and chaos.

Violet shades are quite difficult to combine with other colors in the interior. But exotic purple and noble light cream find each other in a harmonious combination.

Light cream, yellow, sand, gray and pistachio - a wonderful solution for lovers of natural color in alliance with colorful accents in the kitchen, bedroom, living room. In tandem with hot pink and fuchsia, cream color limits and reduces the flashy brightness of pink shades.

Calmness and tranquility of the interior are manifested by combining cream and light blue shades. The union of blue and cream is acceptable both for a classic interior and for trendy design solutions.

The return of cream shades

For a long time, cream color was undeservedly forgotten. The fashion for cold minimalism, the use of neutral white in the interior contributed to this. Modern trends in interior design welcome the return of the “retro color”, where it is one of the main ones.

The retro interior in creamy colors attracts with its simplicity and lightness, comfort and peace. Complicated experiments with creative ideas, the embodiment of creative delights, and extraordinary imagination are sometimes tiring. I want peace and naturalness, accessibility and simplicity.

Time-tested, unpretentious and very stylish solutions sometimes attract much more than a complex and rich design. Walls, curtains, furniture, decor elements of cream shades are one of them.

Laconic color designs with the lightness of a free interior are gaining more and more admirers. The white, silent minimalism of the late 1990s is giving way to the creamy, refined simplicity of the early 21st century. However, the classic union of white and cream in the interior, which creates elegant airiness in the space, also gains many fans.

Kitchen, bedroom, living room furniture in cream colors is an excellent and sought-after component of such interior design styles as country, Provence, hunting, rustic. That is why the cream color returns from oblivion, entering into a variety of color combinations.

In a shabby chic style, a combination of cream with pinkish shades is preferred. Classic styles, retro and provence use a cream and yellow color palette. The interior of modern stylish trends is characterized by a tandem of cream with gray and greenish.

A fun and calm interior will turn out if you understand the nuances of combining cream with other colors. So, if the cream color of the bedroom has a slight shade of pink, choose curtains, furniture, wallpaper, accessories in appropriate warm colors. If the green shade of cream prevails in the kitchen, then the details of the room should be in greenish tones. The combination of a greenish tint with orange, terracotta, yellow, peach looks very impressive. The unity of identical halftones of the entire color palette of the interior is important.

Cream color is great in combination with deep burgundy, golden, silvery and fruity shades, as well as with champagne. Cream tablecloths and napkins in your kitchen will add aesthetics and elegance to the room, and table setting will amaze guests with its festivity and simplicity.

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Very pleasant, easy to perceive cream coloring does not irritate the eyes and does not cause a sweet-sugary aftertaste. The ability of cream to complement any room design palette creates a warm atmosphere with its presence.

This color successfully competes with conventional favorites such as white or gray. Embodied by the latest ideas, it has endless possibilities for all sorts of combinations. See photos of cream color in the interior.

Characteristics of the color

Cream is a successful compromise between various shades of grey, red and white. Combining the best qualities of these beautiful tones.

This tone in the interior of any room does not tire, creating the most comfortable feeling.

The use of shades of cream color in the interior, gives you the opportunity to use your own imagination to the maximum.

In past centuries, aristocratic society adored airy cream color. Its exquisite shade was used in expensive outfits, and its participation is also noticeable among the precious decorations of the interiors of that period.

After a while, this amazing tone was not deservedly forgotten, it was no longer paid attention to in home improvement. Cream color in the interior - photos of all kinds of options.

But the latest fashion trends show its triumphant return. Progressive designers have begun to apply cream color everywhere, more and more often for various large-scale and expensive projects.

Now its use, in the interiors of chic bedrooms, is successfully combined with other colors of the palette in living rooms, or perfectly harmonizes in children's rooms.

Preferred Lighting

Choosing the right lighting is essential. The main problem is that the beige color is very negative about the abundance of sunlight. Its rays, overly saturating this shade, make it more depressing.

The cream color of the walls in the interior, with excessive overfilling of the room with light, loses its relaxing ability and begins to act aggressively.

These circumstances are important in the selection of wallpaper, furniture, in any room. In areas brightly lit by sunlight, it is preferable to create an image in a different color scheme. However, cream will decorate the most gloomy room in the best traditions. His presence will create a bright mood for the interior decoration. In such rooms, the usual tone of the natural palette is preferred, with the exception of blue and yellow.

In alliance with other colors

What color goes well with cream in the interior? It is absolutely multifunctional. This universal property allowed him to take pride of place among the preferences of designers. They are happy to use cream as the main background, for colorful furniture, or accessories.

Of course, if you want to give this shade a central role in your interior color palette, then focus on how it looks in harmony with other shades:

A combination of cream and bronze, perhaps the most successful combination. Beige wallpapers with brown furniture harmonize perfectly together. This palette interweaving is traditional.

If you want to match the lightest shade of chestnut to the dark tones of the furniture, add a little lemon on a cream base.

Delicately dominates creamy pink, adding sweetness to delicate tones. This will add a little crazy romance to any gloomy interior.

An excellent choice is gray and milky cream.

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