Behr

Whipped Cream

DC-001

Whipped Cream works as a clear bright warm white that has a quiet buttercream undertone. The buttercream note works best with warm finishes. The shade is useful for trim, ceilings, and whole rooms when stark white would fight warm floors.

Bring in oak, brass, or natural linen around it. In rooms with gray stone, compare samples closely because the warmth may stand out. It is best when the surrounding palette already leans soft.

Color Codes

HEX
#F6F5EF
RGB Decimal
246, 245, 239
RGB Percent
96.5%, 96.1%, 93.7%
HSL
51.4, 28.0%, 95.1%
HSV
51.4, 2.8%, 96.5%
CMYK
0.0%, 0.4%, 2.8%, 3.5%
YIQ
244.6, 2.5, -1.7
XYZ
86.24, 91.13, 94.71
CIE Lab
96.46, -0.71, 2.99
CIE Luv
96.46, 0.90, 4.71
Hunter Lab
95.46, -0.73, 3.04
Decimal
16184815

Whipped Cream in Real Homes (4 Photos)

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Whipped Cream in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Behr Whipped Cream under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Whipped Cream under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

51°

Orange Family

Lightness

95%

Light

Saturation

28%

Muted

LRV

96.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
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White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes