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Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream

OC-96 · #EADEC6 · LRV ~73.8

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Heavy Cream (~99% proximity)

Gentle Cream (OC-96) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 73.8 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Heavy Cream (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Gentle Cream in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

73.8 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

OC-96

HEX

#EADEC6

RGB

234, 222, 198

HSL

40°, 46%, 85%

Family

Beiges

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Gentle Cream FAQ

What undertone does Gentle Cream have?

Gentle Cream 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 Gentle Cream?

Gentle Cream has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 73.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

PPG: Heavy Cream (PPG1098-2), ~99% proximity; Behr: Authentic Tan (N290-2), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Heavy Cream (PPG1098-2), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Muslin (SW 6133), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Muslin (HGSW6133), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Navajo White (DEC772), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Malted Milk (7003-9), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: New White (No. 59), ~94% 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 Gentle Cream?

The HEX code of Gentle Cream (OC-96) is #EADEC6, RGB 234, 222, 198. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.