Benjamin Moore Colonial Cream (OC-77) records 84.5% LRV and 94.2 L*_HK lightness (#F7EBDA, RGB 247/235/218). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=93.56, a*=1.25, b*=9.69, C*=9.77, h°=82.6°) place OC-77 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Colonial Cream (OC-77) are Behr Vanilla Frost (BWC-23, ΔE=0.83) and Sherwin-Williams Crisp Linen (SW 6378, ΔE=1.15).
Benjamin Moore Colonial Cream (OC-77, #F7EBDA) 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) | Colonial Cream (OC-77) | #F7EBDA | 84.5% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Vanilla Frost (BWC-23) | #F3E8D7 | 82% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.83 (98.3%) |
| Behr #2 | Heavy Cream (PPU5-10) | #F5EBDC | 84% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.97 (98%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Crisp Linen (SW 6378) | #F3E6D4 | 80.66% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.15 (97.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Summer White (SW 7557) | #F4E9D6 | 82.62% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.22 (97.4%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.83 match for OC-77: Vanilla Frost (BWC-23) delivers -2.5 LRV points deeper than Colonial Cream (OC-77) with matched C*=9.64 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.97 match for OC-77: Heavy Cream (PPU5-10) delivers identical 84% reflectance to OC-77 with -1.25 softer C*=8.52 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.99 match for OC-77: Vanilla Delight (W-B-220) delivers -2.5 LRV points deeper than Colonial Cream (OC-77) with +1.13 higher C*=10.9 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.15 equivalent for OC-77: Crisp Linen (SW 6378) delivers -3.8 LRV points deeper than Colonial Cream (OC-77) with +0.68 higher C*=10.45 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.22 equivalent for OC-77: Summer White (SW 7557) delivers -1.9 LRV points deeper than Colonial Cream (OC-77) with +0.81 higher C*=10.58 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.3 equivalent for OC-77: Medici Ivory (SW 7558) delivers -2 LRV points deeper than Colonial Cream (OC-77) with matched C*=9.96 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Colonial Cream (#F7EBDA, LRV 84.5%).
Colonial Cream (OC-77, b*=9.69) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Colonial Cream
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for OC-77 (2700K shifts to #FFE3B8)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Colonial Cream (OC-77) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code OC-77 (Colonial Cream) reflects 84.5% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Colonial Cream (OC-77) registers J'=94.7, a'=1.04, and b'=6.48 with HSL (35°, 64%, 91%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 94.2 L*_HK. Because OC-77 carries a*=1.25 red-green and b*=9.69 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.77, Colonial Cream projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore OC-77 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Colonial Cream (OC-77) holds its native #FFE9D1 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, OC-77 adapts to #FFE8C7; at 3500K halogen, Colonial Cream transitions to #FFE6C1; at 3000K residential LED, OC-77 warms to #FFE5BC; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Colonial Cream (OC-77) settles at #FFE3B8.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Colonial Cream (OC-77, #F7EBDA), Behr Vanilla Frost (BWC-23, #F3E8D7, LRV 82%) scores ΔE2000=0.83 and CAM16=1.03, followed by Heavy Cream (PPU5-10, ΔE=0.97). In Sherwin-Williams, Crisp Linen (SW 6378, #F3E6D4, LRV 80.66%) achieves ΔE2000=1.15 ahead of Summer White (SW 7557, ΔE=1.22). Coordinate OC-77 with Distant Gray (OC-68) ceilings, Ultra White (CC-10) trim, Cedar Key (982) hallways, and Stone Hearth (984) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Colonial Cream (OC-77) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 84.5% (#F7EBDA) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 94.2 L*_HK.
At 84.5% reflectance, Colonial Cream (OC-77) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (35°, 64%, 91%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=93.56, a*=1.25, b*=9.69) classifies Benjamin Moore Colonial Cream (OC-77) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=9.77 chroma and h°=82.6° hue.
Pair Colonial Cream (OC-77) with North & East Windows for OC-77 (84.5% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Colonial Cream. Under 2700K evening bulbs, OC-77 shifts from #F7EBDA toward #FFE3B8.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Colonial Cream (OC-77, #F7EBDA) are Behr Vanilla Frost (BWC-23, #F3E8D7) at ΔE2000=0.83 and Sherwin-Williams Crisp Linen (SW 6378, #F3E6D4) at ΔE2000=1.15.
Both BWC-23 and SW 6378 matches are verified against Colonial Cream (OC-77) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Colonial Cream (OC-77, LRV 84.5%), 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 Colonial Cream (OC-77) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.