Behr French Creme
S300-1 · #F2E6CF · LRV ~80
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Rice Cake (~99% proximity)French Creme (S300-1) is a light beige from Behr with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 80 (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 PPG Rice Cake (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to French Creme in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
80 · Very light
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · strong
Temperature
Warm
Code
S300-1
HEX
#F2E6CF
RGB
242, 230, 207
HSL
39°, 57%, 88%
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French Creme FAQ
What undertone does French Creme have?
French Creme is a light beige with a strong 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 French Creme?
French Creme has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 80 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 French Creme in other brands?
PPG: Rice Cake (PPG12-09), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Frolic (7003-12), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Morning Sun (SW 6672), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Cameo White (915), ~99% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Décor White (HGSW7559), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Golden Mushroom (PPG1207-2), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Champagne Bubbles (DET669), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: New White (No. 59), ~97% 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 French Creme?
The HEX code of French Creme (S300-1) is #F2E6CF, RGB 242, 230, 207. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.