Best Dupes for Cream
Cream is a buttery staple that leans classic rather than chalky white. People chase dupes because the wrong undertone can read plasticky or too yellow, and they want tougher formulas for busy kitchens. Solid matches hold a soft vanilla note, stay even on large walls, and partner nicely with both warm and cool trims.
Dupes for Cream
| Brand ▲ | Colour ▲ | Rating ▲ | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Moore | Dunmore Cream | 4 ⭐ | |
| Little Greene | Chamois | 3 ⭐ | |
| Benjamin Moore | Powell Buff | 3 ⭐ | |
| Benjamin Moore | Pittsfield Buff | 3 ⭐ | |
| Benjamin Moore | Straw Hat | 2 ⭐ | |
| Benjamin Moore | Crumb Cake | 2 ⭐ | |
| Little Greene | Aged Ivory | 1 ⭐ | |
| PPG / Johnstone's | Neutral Beige | 4 ⭐ | |
| PPG / Johnstone's | Hearth / Biscuit Base | 3 ⭐ | |
| PPG / Johnstone's | Hearth / Biscuit Base | 3 ⭐ | |
| PPG / Johnstone's | Foothills / Splintered Sunlight | 3 ⭐ | |
| PPG / Johnstone's | Foothills / Splintered Light | 3 ⭐ | |
| PPG / Johnstone's | Tuscan Bread | 2 ⭐ | |
| PPG / Johnstone's | Cookie Dough / Antique Wheat | 1 ⭐ | |
| PPG / Johnstone's | Family Ties / Ivory Beauty | 1 ⭐ | |
| PPG / Johnstone's | True Blonde | 1 ⭐ | |
| Behr | Crepe | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Ancient Scroll | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | So Close | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Light Bamboo | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Melted Butter | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Pure Almond | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Consomme | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Dakota Trail | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Meadow Dew | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Baked Scone | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Garden Rain | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Shifting Sands | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Classic Khaki | 2 ⭐ |
Making Cream Feel Modern
Cream is Farrow & Ball's namesake take on buttery off-white-warmer than House White yet calmer than Farrow's Cream. It's brilliant for softening sharp architecture or linking adjoining rooms without defaulting to stark white.
Combine it with boucle sofas, smoked glass, or brass hardware for a curated palette. If you want contrast, paint skirtings in Off-White or partner it with stone-toned rugs.
Testing Cream dupes
Hold sample boards next to your flooring; creams love to borrow undertones from timber and tile. Check them at dusk-warm bulbs can tip the colour toward butterscotch, so adjust lampshades accordingly.
For kitchens, opt for a wipeable finish and prime thoroughly so the mellow colour covers evenly over previous whites.
Where it excels
Staircases, snug living rooms, and rental refreshes all benefit from Cream's forgiving glow. Anchor it with pieces painted in Matchstick or Tallow to keep the palette cohesive.
Minimal styling-linens, ceramics, woven shades-helps the colour feel quietly luxurious.
Cream vs Similar Shades
| Compared Colour | Relationship | When to choose it instead | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-White | Cleaner | Use for contemporary spaces needing a fresher take. | View colour |
| Farrow's Cream | Richer | Choose when you want more golden warmth in dim rooms. | View colour |
| House White | Greyer | Great for modern kitchens with stainless accents. | View colour |
| Matchstick | Sandier | Pick when you need a rustic neutral for cottages. | View colour |