Creme
We've categorized Creme as a bright and airy White because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#F4E8D2
LRV
81.60
Creme's Color Strip
Creme is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Summer White and Decor White. The strip spans from Paperwhite at the lightest end to Eaglet Beige at the deepest. Strip 262 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Creme in Real Rooms
Creme has a high LRV of 81.6 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, home office, bathroom, dining room, front door, kitchen, mudroom, house, patio and living room.
1 Bedroom Photo
In the context of a primary suite, Creme suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
A cozy bedroom painted in Creme
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1 Home Office Photo
To create a "library" feel in your home office, use Creme on both the walls and the built-in shelving. This monochromatic approach creates a sophisticated, academic atmosphere that makes the room feel like a true destination for thought.
Sherwin-Williams Creme in a art deco home office
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1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Creme and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Creme — japandi bathroom
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1 Dining Room Photo
Creme encourages conversation. Its calm, grounded presence creates a sense of safety and comfort that allows guests to relax and stay at the table longer, which is the ultimate goal of any well-designed dining area.
Creme paint in a mid century dining room
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1 Front Door Photo
Using Creme for the front door allows the hardware to be the "jewelry" of the house. Whether you choose a modern long-bar handle or a traditional knocker, the color provides the perfect stage for the metalwork to shine.
mediterranean front door featuring Creme by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a farmhouse or traditional kitchen, Creme adds a layer of modern relevance. It updates classic cabinetry and apron-front sinks without clashing with the traditional "bones" of the house, offering a bridge between the old and the new.
Creme — vintage kitchen
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1 Mudroom Photo
In a laundry/mudroom combo, Creme adds a touch of luxury to a space that is usually purely functional. It makes the chores feel a little less like work by surrounding you with a color that is sophisticated and calming.
Creme paint in a coastal mudroom
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1 House Photo
On the exterior, Creme holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.
Creme color — transitional house inspiration
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1 Patio Photo
Exterior color behaves differently than interior — there's more bleaching, more weather, and more competition from the natural surroundings. Creme holds its character in open light and tends to look even better after a few seasons than it does fresh from the can.
minimalist patio featuring Creme by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Creme. 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.
A mid century living room painted in Creme
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Coordinating Colors
With LRVs of 83 and 82, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Creme reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 26), opening up a space where Curio Gray encloses it.
Creme reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 50), opening up a space where Crewel Tan encloses it.
Trim Color
With LRVs of 83 and 82, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 82 vs 79), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 84 vs 82), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 82 vs 80), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 82), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 82 vs 82), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 82 vs 82), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 82 and 80, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Venetian Lace reads slightly lighter (LRV 86 vs 82), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 6-point LRV gap (82 vs 76) makes Creme the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 83 and 82, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (82 vs 72) makes Creme the marginally brighter of the two.
Creme reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 25), opening up a space where Leisure Blue encloses it.
Creme reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 8), opening up a space where Indigo Batik encloses it.
Creme reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 24), opening up a space where Sporty Blue encloses it.
Creme reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 34), opening up a space where Baby Blue Eyes encloses it.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 82 and 80, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 5-point LRV gap (87 vs 82) makes Cotton White the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 82), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 82 vs 80), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Creme reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 57), opening up a space where White Raisin encloses it.