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Benjamin Moore Waterbury Cream HC-31

Waterbury Cream

Benjamin Moore

HC-31

About Waterbury Cream by Benjamin Moore

Brightness: 59.9%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #ddca9a

RGB: 221, 202, 154

Hue43°

Saturation50%

Lightness74%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Waterbury 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 Waterbury Cream looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Waterbury Cream HC-31 a warm or cool color?
Waterbury Cream by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Waterbury Cream?
Waterbury Cream sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 43°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Waterbury Cream?
Brightness is about 60%. Saturation is around 50%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 74%. Hue is close to 43°. The hex value is #ddca9a. The RGB value is 221, 202, 154.
Is Waterbury Cream better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Waterbury Cream has brightness around 60%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Waterbury Cream?
You can match Waterbury 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 Waterbury Cream work best in a home?
Waterbury Cream works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Waterbury Cream compare to a pure white paint?
Waterbury Cream is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone 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 Waterbury 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 Waterbury 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 Waterbury Cream. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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