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Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream OC-96

Gentle Cream

Benjamin Moore

OC-96

About Gentle Cream by Benjamin Moore

Gentle Cream OC-96 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 73% and hue near 40° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 73.1%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #e9ddc5

RGB: 233, 221, 197

Hue40°

Saturation45%

Lightness84%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Gentle Cream from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Gentle Cream looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Gentle Cream OC-96 a warm or cool color?
Gentle Cream by Benjamin Moore is a warm light color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Gentle Cream?
Gentle Cream sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 40°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Gentle Cream?
Brightness is about 73%. Saturation is around 45%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 84%. Hue is close to 40°. The hex value is #e9ddc5. The RGB value is 233, 221, 197.
Is Gentle Cream better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Gentle Cream has brightness around 73%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Gentle Cream?
You can match Gentle Cream with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Gentle Cream work best in a home?
Gentle Cream is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft warm backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.
How does Gentle Cream compare to a pure white paint?
Gentle Cream is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and light color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Gentle Cream in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Gentle Cream in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Gentle Cream. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Gentle Cream. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.