Benjamin Moore Creamy White (OC-7) records 71.9% LRV and 88.6 L*_HK lightness (#E3DCC8, RGB 227/220/200). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=87.82, a*=-0.97, b*=10.68, C*=10.72, h°=95.2°) place OC-7 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Creamy White (OC-7) are Behr Desert Plain (ECC-21-1, ΔE=0.56) and Sherwin-Williams Polar Bear (SW 7564, ΔE=1.17).
Benjamin Moore Creamy White (OC-7, #E3DCC8) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Benjamin Moore) | Creamy White (OC-7) | #E3DCC8 | 71.9% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Desert Plain (ECC-21-1) | #E5DDC9 | 73% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.56 (98.8%) |
| Behr #2 | Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) | #E6DECA | 73% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.70 (98.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Polar Bear (SW 7564) | #E8DFCA | 74.43% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.17 (97.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Restoration Ivory (SW 6413) | #E9E1CA | 75.69% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.53 (96.8%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.56 match for OC-7: Desert Plain (ECC-21-1) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than Creamy White (OC-7) with matched C*=10.81 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.7 match for OC-7: Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than Creamy White (OC-7) with matched C*=10.8 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.78 match for OC-7: Vintage Linen (PPU7-16) delivers identical 72% reflectance to OC-7 with -1.01 softer C*=9.71 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.17 equivalent for OC-7: Polar Bear (SW 7564) delivers +2.5 LRV points lighter than Creamy White (OC-7) with +0.68 higher C*=11.4 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.53 equivalent for OC-7: Restoration Ivory (SW 6413) delivers +3.8 LRV points lighter than Creamy White (OC-7) with +1.56 higher C*=12.28 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.85 equivalent for OC-7: Neutral Ground (SW 7568) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Creamy White (OC-7) with -1.87 softer C*=8.85 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Creamy White (#E3DCC8, LRV 71.9%).
Creamy White (OC-7, b*=10.68) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Creamy White (OC-7)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for OC-7 (2700K shifts to #FFD5A9)
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Code OC-7 (Creamy White) reflects 71.9% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Creamy White (OC-7) registers J'=89.6, a'=-0.81, and b'=7.30 with HSL (44°, 33%, 84%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 88.6 L*_HK. Because OC-7 carries a*=-0.97 red-green and b*=10.68 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.72, Creamy White projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore OC-7 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Creamy White (OC-7) holds its native #EBDAC0 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, OC-7 adapts to #F1D9B7; at 3500K halogen, Creamy White transitions to #F7D8B1; at 3000K residential LED, OC-7 warms to #FDD6AC; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Creamy White (OC-7) settles at #FFD5A9.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Creamy White (OC-7, #E3DCC8), Behr Desert Plain (ECC-21-1, #E5DDC9, LRV 73%) scores ΔE2000=0.56 and CAM16=0.51, followed by Ivory Paper (MQ3-12, ΔE=0.7). In Sherwin-Williams, Polar Bear (SW 7564, #E8DFCA, LRV 74.43%) achieves ΔE2000=1.17 ahead of Restoration Ivory (SW 6413, ΔE=1.53). Coordinate OC-7 with Ice Mist (OC-67) ceilings, Ultra White (CC-10) trim, Lemon Ice (2024-70) hallways, and Finnie Gray (CW-55) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Creamy White (OC-7) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 71.9% (#E3DCC8) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 88.6 L*_HK.
At 71.9% reflectance, Creamy White (OC-7) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=87.82) to hold its #E3DCC8 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=87.82, a*=-0.97, b*=10.68) classifies Benjamin Moore Creamy White (OC-7) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=10.72 chroma and h°=95.2° hue.
Pair Creamy White (OC-7) with North & East Windows for OC-7 (71.9% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Creamy White (OC-7). Under 2700K evening bulbs, OC-7 shifts from #E3DCC8 toward #FFD5A9.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Creamy White (OC-7, #E3DCC8) are Behr Desert Plain (ECC-21-1, #E5DDC9) at ΔE2000=0.56 and Sherwin-Williams Polar Bear (SW 7564, #E8DFCA) at ΔE2000=1.17.
Both ECC-21-1 and SW 7564 matches are verified against Creamy White (OC-7) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Creamy White (OC-7, LRV 71.9%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Ultra White (CC-10, #ECEEEC, LRV 85.04%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ultra White (CC-10) with Creamy White (OC-7) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.