PPG Soft Cream PPG1205-2: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 86

Soft Cream (PPG1205-2) is a light beige from PPG with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 85.8 (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 match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Pearly Gates (99% match).

Compare Soft Cream with other brands

Three catalogs stay in the list — tap another card to swap the last column. Matches are estimates from digital values, not official conversions. Always check a real sample.

LRV

85.8 · Very light

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1205-2

HEX

#F7EED6

RGB

247, 238, 214

HSL

44°, 67%, 90%

Family

Beiges

Colors similar to Soft Cream in PPG

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

Good Graces PPG · PPG1211-1 · LRV 86

Oyster Cracker PPG · PPG1108-1 · LRV 86

Candlewick PPG · PPG1091-1 · LRV 83

Vanilla Wafer PPG · PPG1204-2 · LRV 83

Golden Fleece PPG · PPG1214-2 · LRV 82

Crisp Candlelight PPG · PPG1210-1 · LRV 83

Lotus Flower PPG · PPG1206-1 · LRV 86

Crescent Moon PPG · PPG1091-2 · LRV 82

Soft Cream FAQ

What undertone does Soft Cream have?

Soft Cream is a light beige with a strong yellow undertone. 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 Soft Cream?

Soft Cream has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 85.8 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.

What is the closest match to Soft Cream in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Pearly Gates (190), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Oatmeal Cookie (DEC763), 98%; Glidden: Soft Cream (PPG1205-2), 98%; Behr: Polished Pearl (PPU6-09), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Tallow (No. 203), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Fresh Zest (SW 9662), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Crème (HGSW7556), 95%; Valspar: Milk and Honey (T546), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Soft Cream?

The HEX code of Soft Cream (PPG1205-2) is #F7EED6, RGB 247, 238, 214. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.