Heavy Cream → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Behr Heavy Cream (PPU7-10), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Heavy Cream
If you love Behr Heavy Cream but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Behr, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Heavy Cream (PPU7-10) is a light cream with warm rich cream undertones. A rich, warm cream. More depth than Swiss Coffee. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 72) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Heavy Cream and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Sherwin Williams option is Dover White (SW 6385) with a Delta E of 3.8, which is a "good match" level match. Dover White is close. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Heavy Cream
Dover White is close.
| Heavy Cream | Dover White | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 72 | 83 |
| Hex | #E2DAC8 | #F0EADB |
| Undertone | Warm Rich Cream | Warm Yellow-Cream |
| Family | Cream | Off-White |
Undertone Comparison
Heavy Cream has warm rich cream undertones. A rich, warm cream. More depth than Swiss Coffee.
Dover White has warm yellow-cream undertones. A warm, creamy off-white with yellow undertones. More noticeably warm than Alabaster, with a cozy golden quality.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Heavy Cream in Your Room
The cream warmth is rich and cozy. Golden in south-facing rooms.
Dover White in Your Room
Shows its warmth clearly in all lighting. In south-facing rooms, the yellow is pronounced. In cool north light, it reads as a pleasant warm neutral.
LRV and Brightness
Heavy Cream has an LRV of 72, while Dover White has an LRV of 83. That means Dover White reflects more light. If you switch from Heavy Cream to Dover White, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Heavy Cream
Behr recommends Heavy Cream for: living room, bedroom, dining room, hallway. With an LRV of 72, this is a light color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Dover White is recommended for: living room, bedroom, whole house, hallway, dining room. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Dover White in the same rooms you planned for Heavy Cream.
Heavy Cream in Other Brands
Looking for Heavy Cream equivalents in other brands besides Sherwin Williams? We have matches across all major paint brands.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Heavy Cream (PPU7-10) is Dover White (SW 6385) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Dover White is close. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Heavy Cream is a Behr color with warm rich cream undertones and an LRV of 72. Dover White is a Sherwin Williams color with warm yellow-cream undertones and an LRV of 83. With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.