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Natural Cream

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Natural Cream remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 17 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#DAD5C6

LRV

64.78

Light Reflectance Value
64.78
Light
Tone
CalmingCozyGroundingMoodyPaleSoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Natural Cream in Real Rooms

Natural Cream has a high LRV of 64.78 — 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, bedroom, kitchen cabinets, mudroom and misc.

2 Living Room Photos

Choosing Natural 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-14 living room panelling

Benjamin Moore OC-14 living room panelling

@guerrahemla

Natural Cream living room cabinets

Natural Cream living room cabinets

@dirtroaddwelling

4 Bedroom Photos

For guest bedrooms, Natural Cream is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.

Natural Cream bedroom accent wall

Natural Cream bedroom accent wall

@athompsonhouse

Natural Cream bedroom panelling paint

Natural Cream bedroom panelling paint

@guerrahemla

Natural Cream bedroom panelling color

Natural Cream bedroom panelling color

@guerrahemla

Benjamin Moore Natural Cream bathroom wall panelling

Benjamin Moore Natural Cream bathroom wall panelling

@guerrahemla

8 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Choosing Natural Cream for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."

Natural Cream kitchen cabinets color review

Natural Cream kitchen cabinets color review

@alabamahomeplace

2 Mudroom Photos

Natural Cream in the mudroom earns its keep. It's a color that can handle the traffic — grounding enough to hide the daily chaos, and intentional enough to make the transition from outside feel considered and high-end.

Benjamin Moore Natural Cream laundry room

Benjamin Moore Natural Cream laundry room

@marbleandfig

Benjamin Moore Natural Cream laundry room cabinets

Benjamin Moore Natural Cream laundry room cabinets

@marbleandfig

1 Misc Photo

Natural Cream shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.

Benjamin Moore Natural Cream wall paint color

Benjamin Moore Natural Cream wall paint color

@oldhousemuse

Coordinating Colors

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Color Codes

HEX#DAD5C6
RGB218, 213, 198
HSL45° 21% 82%
CMYK0 2 9 15
CIE LabL: 85.3 a: -0.9 b: 8.0
XYZX: 0.63 Y: 0.67 Z: 0.63