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Philadelphia Cream

Philadelphia Cream is a versatile and reflective Neutral from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 6 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#EDDDB7

LRV

69.12

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Light Reflectance Value
69.12
Light
TemperatureWarm
Tone
Timeless
UseInterior & Exterior
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Philadelphia Cream in Real Rooms

Philadelphia Cream has a high LRV of 69.12 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a living room and mudroom.

5 Living Room Photos

Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Philadelphia Cream. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.

Benjamin Moore Philadelphia Cream living room interior

Pale Philadelphia Cream walls brighten this living room with soft, versatile neutrality.

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Benjamin Moore HC-30 living room review

Soft Philadelphia Cream trim and walls create cohesive, elegant continuity in this hallway.

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Benjamin Moore Philadelphia Cream living room paint

Creamy Philadelphia Cream walls warm this living space with subtle, understated charm.

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Benjamin Moore HC-30 hallway review

Soft Philadelphia Cream walls throughout this hallway create seamless, soothing flow.

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Benjamin Moore Philadelphia Cream hallway paint

Pale Philadelphia Cream walls unify this hallway with consistent, calming warmth.

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1 Mudroom Photo

In a mudroom, Philadelphia Cream provides a clean "reset" as you enter the home. It's a palette cleanser that helps you leave the stress of the outside world at the door, creating a transition zone that is both functional and beautiful.

Benjamin Moore Philadelphia Cream laundry room paint review

Light Philadelphia Cream walls keep this mudroom feeling open and welcoming year-round.

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Color Codes

HEX#EDDDB7
RGB237, 221, 183
HSL42° 60% 82%
CMYK0 7 23 7
CIE LabL: 88.5 a: -0.4 b: 20.7
XYZX: 0.69 Y: 0.73 Z: 0.55