Cream-colored shaker cabinets, butcher block countertops, and vintage brass hardware are surrounded by warm walls painted in Behr Heavy Cream (Hex #f5ebdc).
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Heavy Cream PPU5-10

Behr
LRV 84

What color is Behr Heavy Cream? It is a luscious, inviting warm white with subtle peach and creamy vanilla undertones. This dreamy, casual neutral fosters a cozy and uplifting environment, making it an excellent choice for welcoming living rooms and sunny kitchens.

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Paint Technical Profile

Color ID / SKU PPU5-10
HEX Code #f5ebdc
Light Reflectance (LRV) 84
Temperature Warm
Primary Undertone Cream
Hidden Undertones Peach, Orange, Vanilla
Use Interior, Exterior
Best Exposures North, East
Best For Kitchens, dining rooms, welcoming living rooms, nurseries

Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.

A split digital conceptual board featuring Behr Heavy Cream kitchen cabinetry on top and a textured flat-lay with dark soapstone below.

Digital visualization: This warm cream hue applied to kitchen cabinetry, paired with unlacquered brass and dark soapstone countertops.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Warm, golden hour sunlight
  • Cabinet Color:Behr Heavy Cream
  • Countertop:Dark soapstone
  • Hardware Finishes:Unlacquered brass
  • Backsplash:Glossy white Zellige tile
A composite digital board visualizing an organic modern dining room above a tactile flat-lay of burled wood veneer and cream linen samples.

Concept board: A rich off-white tone grounding a dining space with burled wood furniture and linen slipcovered chairs.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Soft evening light with warm chandelier glow
  • Trim Recommendation:Behr Blank Canvas
  • Furniture:Burled wood dining table, linen slipcovered chairs
  • Styling Props:Ceramic vase with dried pampas grass
  • Architectural Style:Organic modern

Complementary Paint Colors

Blank Canvas Behr • DC-003
A split digital layout showcasing a cozy living room painted warm off-white above a physical flat-lay of wide plank oak and rust velvet.

Digital color test: A welcoming cream shade enhancing wide plank European oak flooring and rust velvet textiles in a cozy living room.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Diffused midday natural light
  • Coordinating Color:Behr Studio Clay
  • Flooring:Wide plank European oak
  • Textiles:Velvet rust pillows, cream wool rug
  • Vibe:Cozy and inviting

Complementary Paint Colors

Studio Clay Behr • MQ2-27
A split visualization board displaying a peaceful nursery painted cream on top, and a textured flat-lay with natural rattan below.

Material exploration: A gentle off-white backdrop highlighting light maple wood floors and a natural rattan crib in a nursery.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Gentle, filtered morning light
  • Key Materials:Natural rattan, light maple wood
  • Textiles:Muslin swaddles, sheepskin rug
  • Coordinating Color:Behr Breezeway

Complementary Paint Colors

Breezeway Behr • MQ3-21

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