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Benjamin MooreOC-96

Gentle Cream

Gentle Cream is a bright and airy White from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#E9DDC5

LRV

71.32

Light Reflectance Value
71.32
Light
Tone
MoodyPaleRichSoft
UseInterior & Exterior

Gentle Cream in Real Rooms

Gentle Cream has a high LRV of 71.32 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a living room and misc.

4 Living Room Photos

Choosing Gentle Cream for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.

Benjamin Moore OC-96 living room

Benjamin Moore OC-96 living room

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Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream living room paint

Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream living room paint

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Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream living room

Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream living room

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Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream living room review

Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream living room review

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4 Misc Photos

Note how Gentle Cream is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.

Gentle Cream painted furniture

Gentle Cream painted furniture

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Gentle Cream wall panelling

Gentle Cream wall panelling

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Benjamin Moore OC-96 wall paint

Benjamin Moore OC-96 wall paint

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Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream wall paint

Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream wall paint

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Coordinating Colors

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#E9DDC5
RGB233, 221, 197
HSL40° 45% 84%
CMYK0 5 15 9
CIE LabL: 88.5 a: 0.2 b: 13.3
XYZX: 0.69 Y: 0.73 Z: 0.63