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Bavarian Cream

2146-70 / OC-123

Bavarian Cream is a bright white with a subtle yellow undertone that keeps it warm. Its LRV of 88.88 is very high, so it reflects substantial light and reads bright on walls. Warm light increases the yellow note.

It is suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, or trim where a warm white is needed. Pair it with Creamy White and Cloud White for tonal balance, and add Hale Navy or Pale Sea Mist for contrast.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2146-70 / OC-123

Collection

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Bavarian 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 Benjamin Moore Bavarian Cream under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Bavarian Cream under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

60°

Yellow Family

Lightness

94%

Light

Saturation

50%

Saturated

LRV

88.9
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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 →

Color Codes

HEX
#F7F7E7
RGB Decimal
247, 247, 231
RGB Percent
96.9%, 96.9%, 90.6%
HSL
60.0, 50.0%, 93.7%
HSV
60.0, 6.5%, 96.9%
CMYK
0.0%, 0.0%, 6.5%, 3.1%
YIQ
245.2, 5.2, -5.0
XYZ
86.04, 92.07, 88.84
CIE Lab
96.85, -2.73, 7.68
CIE Luv
96.85, 0.88, 12.14
Hunter Lab
95.95, -2.81, 7.64
Decimal
16250855

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Bavarian CreamGrasshopperGleefulGranny Smith

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Bavarian CreamMinced OnionAspen WhiteAlpine White

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Bavarian CreamEventideLavender CloudCanterbury Bells

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Bavarian CreamMint JulepUptown TaupeChilled Mint

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