Natural Cream → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Benjamin Moore Natural Cream (OC-14), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Natural Cream
If you love Benjamin Moore Natural Cream but need a Behr 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 Behr, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Natural Cream (OC-14) is a light cream with warm cream undertones. A rich cream with warm yellow undertones. More color than a white, cozy and enveloping. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 77.23) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Natural Cream and every Behr 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 Behr option is Cameo White (PPU7-11) with a Delta E of 3.6, which is a "good match" level match. Cameo White is a reasonable match. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Behr Matches for Natural Cream
Cameo White is a reasonable match.
| Natural Cream | Cameo White | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 77.23 | 79 |
| Hex | #E9E1D0 | #E9E1D4 |
| Undertone | Warm Cream | Warm Cream-Beige |
| Family | Cream | Off-White |
Undertone Comparison
Natural Cream has warm cream undertones. A rich cream with warm yellow undertones. More color than a white, cozy and enveloping.
Cameo White has warm cream-beige undertones. A warm off-white with beige-cream undertones. Slightly warmer and more beige than Swiss Coffee. Cozy without being heavy.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Natural Cream's warm cream quality may read differently than Cameo White's warm cream-beige character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Natural Cream in Your Room
The cream is always present. In south-facing rooms, it glows warmly. A classic warm neutral.
Cameo White in Your Room
The cream-beige warmth shows in all lighting. In bright rooms, it reads as a warm off-white. In dim rooms, it feels cozy and enveloping.
LRV and Brightness
Natural Cream has an LRV of 77.23, while Cameo White has an LRV of 79. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Natural Cream
Benjamin Moore recommends Natural Cream for: living room, dining room, bedroom, hallway. With an LRV of 77.23, this is a light color that reflects a lot of light and works well in any room, including smaller spaces where you want to maintain a bright, open feel. It is light enough for whole-house use without making rooms feel washed out or sterile.
Cameo White is recommended for: living room, bedroom, hallway, whole house, dining room. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Cameo White in the same rooms you planned for Natural Cream.
Natural Cream in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Natural Cream (OC-14) is Cameo White (PPU7-11) with a Delta E of 3.6, which rates as a "good match" match. Cameo White is a reasonable match. 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. Natural Cream is a Benjamin Moore color with warm cream undertones and an LRV of 77.23. Cameo White is a Behr color with warm cream-beige undertones and an LRV of 79. With a Delta E of 3.6, 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 3.6, 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 Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr 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.