Cream Agate vs Paper

Cream AgateBenjamin MoorevsPaperTikkurilaΔE 10.4Distinct difference

Cream Agate (Benjamin Moore) and Paper (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Cream Agate belongs to the beige-yellow family and Paper to the beige-greige family. The 15-point LRV gap — 88 for Paper vs 73 for Cream Agate — means Paper will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 10.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Cream Agate
Benjamin Moore · OC-144
Hex#E6E1CC
LRV73.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-144
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Paper
Tikkurila · F497
Hex#F2F2ED
LRV88.4
BrandTikkurila
NumberF497
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Cream Agate vs Paper Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cream Agate on one side and Paper on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Cream Agate comparisons

See how Cream Agate stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Cream Agate
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Cream Agate
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Cream Agate reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Cream Agate
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Cream Agate is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Cream Agate
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Cream Agate reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Cream Agate
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Cream Agate is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Cream Agate
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Cream Agate reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Cream Agate
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Cream Agate reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Cream Agate
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Cream Agate is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Cream Agate
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Cream Agate reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Cream Agate
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Cream Agate reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Cream Agate
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Cream Agate is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Cream Agate
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Cream Agate is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Cream Agate
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Cream Agate is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Cream Agate
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cream Agate is the lighter choice

Black grey
Cream Agate
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Cream Agate is the lighter choice

Piazza
Cream Agate
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Cream Agate reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Cream Agate
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Cream Agate reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Cream Agate
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Cream Agate is the lighter choice

Senses
Cream Agate
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Cream Agate is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Cream Agate
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Cream Agate is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Cream Agate
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Cream Agate reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Cream Agate
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Cream Agate is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Cream Agate
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Cream Agate is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Cream Agate
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Cream Agate is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Cream Agate
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Cream Agate reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Cream Agate
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Cream Agate is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Cream Agate
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-1
Cream Agate
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

Passageway
Cream Agate
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Cream Agate is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Cream Agate
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

Cream Agate reads noticeably lighter