Benjamin Moore

Waterbury Cream

HC-31 / 221

Waterbury Cream (BM) is a muted earthy yellow with warm neutral undertones, registering an LRV of 57.79. This upper-mid reflectance value allows it to read as a soft, light tone without the intensity of a saturated yellow. The muted cast pulls it toward the neutral range, reducing its chromatic strength.

Within the Benjamin Moore collection, it pairs with Manchester Tan, Monroe Bisque, Newburg Green, Weston Flax, and Prescott Green, supporting both monochromatic warm schemes and green-accented contrasts.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

HC-31 / 221

Collection

Colors for Vinyl, Historical Colors

Waterbury Cream in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Waterbury Cream under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

43°

Orange Family

Lightness

74%

Light

Saturation

50%

Moderate

LRV

57.8
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Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#DDCA9A
RGB Decimal
221, 202, 154
RGB Percent
86.7%, 79.2%, 60.4%
HSL
43.0, 49.6%, 73.5%
HSV
43.0, 30.3%, 86.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 8.6%, 30.3%, 13.3%
YIQ
202.2, 26.8, -11.0
XYZ
56.77, 59.95, 39.15
CIE Lab
81.81, -0.51, 26.42
CIE Luv
81.81, 14.59, 36.46
Hunter Lab
77.42, -0.49, 21.69
Decimal
14535322

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