Behr Thickened Cream M290-1: Closest tones in 8 brands

Thickened Cream (M290-1) is a warm white from Behr with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 90 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Fine China (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Thickened Cream in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

90 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

M290-1

HEX

#FCF3DD

RGB

252, 243, 221

HSL

43°, 84%, 93%

Family

Whites

Colors similar to Thickened Cream in Behr

Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Glass Of Milk Behr · P260-1 · LRV 90

String Cheese Behr · M260-1 · LRV 89

Painter's Canvas Behr · M320-1 · LRV 89

Lemon White Behr · P300-1 · LRV 92

Polished Pearl Behr · PPU6-09 · LRV 85

Sweet Coconut Milk Behr · M230-1 · LRV 89

Apple Core Behr · PPU7-14 · LRV 85

Bit Of Lime Behr · P350-1 · LRV 89

Thickened Cream FAQ

What undertone does Thickened Cream have?

Thickened Cream is a warm white with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Thickened Cream?

Thickened Cream has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 90 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Thickened Cream in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Fine China (2156-70), ~100% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Antique Lace (DE6162), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Line Dried (8007-8G), ~97% proximity; PPG: Lotus Flower (PPG1206-1), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Honied White (SW 7106), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Lotus Flower (PPG1206-1), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tallow (No. 203), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Crème (HGSW7556), ~92% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Thickened Cream?

The HEX code of Thickened Cream (M290-1) is #FCF3DD, RGB 252, 243, 221. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.