Windham Cream
This mellow yellow brings the right amount of glow. It's also part of the Historical Color Collection.
Windham Cream / Benjamin Moore HC-6
From barrydownepaint.com
The Basics
What are people saying about this color?
A sunlit, luscious cream with a whispery undertone of pale butter.
WINDHAM CREAM is one of my all-time favorite of the CREAMY LIGHTER YELLOWS..
not called YELLOW!
Windham Cream / Benjamin Moore HC-6
From housebeautiful.com
Depending on your lighting, windham cream can look like a deep yellow or a creamy off-white. The more windows and natural lighting you have, the lighter the color will look.
Windham Cream / Benjamin Moore HC-6
From myoldcountryhouse.com
What kind of spaces does it work best in?
This shade will bring sunshine to any room in the house, but would look particularly nice in a bedroom, kitchen, living room, office, or nursery.
Windham Cream / Benjamin Moore HC-6
From ahomecrafter.com
Where could you expect to see it?
On the outside of that dreamy ornate cottage in the neighborhood. Brightening up a traditional entryway. In a sweet little tea shop.
Windham Cream / Benjamin Moore HC-6
From decorpad.com
Who shouldn't pick this color?
It would be hard to make this color feel modern or cutting edge.
Windham Cream / Benjamin Moore HC-6
From houzz.com
Any pro tips?
Try this color in basements or north-facing rooms to balance the bluer toned light in those areas.
What colors does it go well with?
Central Park 431, Bittersweet Chocolate 2114-10, Franklin Lakes 1643, Spring Dust 2150-40, *via Benjamin Moore
What's the LRV?
80.4. 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 [color family]s, Windham Cream has a [adjective] LRV, meaning it reflects a [adjective] amount of light.
Does it work as an exterior color?
Yes.
Tags
Yellow, Light, Traditional
What are some similar popular colors?
Rich Cream, Hawthorne Yellow, Philadelphia Cream