Philadelphia Cream

The Basics

What are people saying about this color?

For the second floor, we will probably use Benjamin Moore Philadelphia Cream. It is just slightly more intense, more yellow [than Rich Cream], but still neutral. It will reflect the beautiful light, well, beautifully.

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Philadelphia Cream is a warm neutral. It has the slightest hint of brown undertones. It works well with many different colors because of its neutral body.

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The time-honored architecture on this home begs for a classic coat of paint. The classic shade of cream is a long-lasting choice. The dark brown window and door accents truly showcase the Brownstone slate roof.

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What kind of spaces does it work best in?

This sunny neutral could work in any room of the house — or the exterior!

Where could you expect to see it?

This shade is bringing big time sweet country home vibes, but if you paired it with a strong navy or teal, it could show up in more contemporary spaces. It's timeless and adaptable.

Who shouldn't pick this color?

In heavy traffic areas, such as stairways that kids use, it could be a high maintenance choice that requires a lot of scrubbing and/or repainting.

Any pro tips?

What colors does it go well with?

What's the LRV?

70.61. LRV measures the Light Reflectance Value, meaning the percentage of light (0-100) that bounces off a surface. 100 being purest white and 0 being purest black. Like other light yellows, Philadelphia Cream has a rather high LRV, meaning it reflects a large amount of light.

Does it work as an exterior color?

Yes.

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